The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014 · Est. 29 min read

The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate!

By Stephen Krensky, Rob McClurkan (Illustrator)

Part of the History of Fun Stuff series

Discover the surprising history of hot chocolate, from ancient drink to wartime ration.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 137 ratings
48 pages· 2,528 words· Est. 29 min read
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Dive into the rich history of hot chocolate, once a drink for ancient civilizations and a staple for Revolutionary War soldiers. Explore how this beloved winter treat evolved over time. With fascinating facts and a fun quiz, this book invites young readers to uncover the secrets behind their favorite cozy beverage. What surprising roles has hot chocolate played throughout history? Find out in this engaging, fact-filled journey!

From the publisher

Warm up with the enticing history of hot chocolate in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! History of Fun Stuff: The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate was named a 2015 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People! Did you know that for thousands of years, chocolate was a beverage and not a solid candy? Or that soldiers in the Revolutionary War received a monthly ration of chocolate for drinking? Learn all about the history of America’s favorite wintertime treat in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like social studies and science, and there’s even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what you’ve learned!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
2,528
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
NC940L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
177392
Publication
Published
October 28, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481420525

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