
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.
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!
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!
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