| The Biography of Vanilla Contributor(s): Karner, Julie (Author) |
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ISBN: 077872526X ISBN-13: 9780778725268 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate! Follow the vanilla bean's journey from its discovery by the ancient civilizations of Mexico, to Europe where its flavorful secrets remained a mystery to Europeans even 300 years after they first encountered it. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - General |
| Dewey: 633.82 |
| LCCN: 2006014374 |
| Series: How Did That Get Here? |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 8.38" W x 10.18" (0.37 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 111950 Reading Level: 8.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is suitable for readers of ages 8-14. Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate Follow the vanilla bean's journey from its discovery by the ancient civilisations of Mexico, to Europe where its flavourful secrets remained a mystery to Europeans even 300 years after they first encountered it. |