The Biography of Cotton
, by Gleason, CarrieNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780778724803 | 0778724808
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 1/30/2006
The How did that get here series introduces children to the history and geography of some of our most commonly-used commodities. Readers will learn how the seed of the cocao plant becomes a chocolate bar sold at the corner store or why the search for exotic spices led to the discovery of North America. The books begin with a description and explanation of the plant that became a commodity and follow through with the biology, ecology, geography, and history to discover: