Chocolate

By Vivian French

Illustrated by Paul Howard

Find out all there is to know about chocolate in this mouth-watering book full of fascinating facts - and some shocking truths!

What's so special about chocolate? It's just a tasty treat - isn't it? As a matter of fact there's far more to the humble chocolate bar, as this extraordinary book demonstrates. Describing the historical progress of the miraculous bean - from the Aztecs to Nestle - with a mixture of facts, speculation, personal recollections and recipes, Vivian French and illustrator Paul Howard take us on a wide-ranging journey that gives us chocolate in all its glory.

Categories: Non-Fiction

For readers aged: 9+

Publication details:
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781844287529
Published: 01 Oct 2007
Price: £7.99

Size: 150 x 240 mm
Pages: 96

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'A usual work of reference as well as an attractive picture book.' The Guardian

'Dedicated to chocoholics, this book might just be the must-have read when you're indulging in a box of chocolates.' Junior

'With its colour illustrations and cover irresistibly and mouth-wateringly reminiscent of a bar of chocolate, this is a fascinating book for anyone who has ever given into temptation and bought themselves a secret chocolately treat.' Newbury Weekly News

'A refreshingly original information book.' School Librarian

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