Ages 8 to 14 years. 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.
| ISBN: | 9780778725268 |
| Publication date: | 12th November 2009 |
| Author: | Julie Karner |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Co (CA) an imprint of Crabtree Publishing Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | How Did That Get Here? |
| Genres: |
Educational: Biology |