How does a white, bitter-tasting seed the size of a almond give us the rich flavor that we enjoy in cocoa or chocolate candy, cake, and ice cream? Why was chocolate once called "The drink of kings?" Why does the cacao plant grow only in tropical countries? Why has the chief source of the cacao seed shifted from Mexico to Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, and West Africa? These ad other thought-provoking questions are asked and answered in The Story of Chocolate.

The reader's curiosity will be aroused as he delves deeply into the details of this interesting subject. He will discover that the story of the small white cacao seed leads him to a search through history, a scientific study of tropical growing conditions, and a discovery of the effects of changing economic factors.

The easy-reading text and authentic illustrations of The Story of Chocolate are designed to stimulate a child's interest in the seemingly ordinary aspects of his daily life. The book also helps to satisfy the child's endless curiosity about the historical and scientific nature of his surroundings.

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