Chocolate Unwrapped: A Taste of the Science, History and Magic of Chocolate

Gr 1-5–How does chocolate get from the cacao tree to the grocery store? Readers start with the proper way to take the cacao pods off the tree so that it yields more fruit. A crash course in chocolate throughout history follows, including medicinal usage and how it was one of the decadences that led to the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. The author offers up the processes of making chocolate, explores its cultural usage, and ends with where chocolate fits into the world today. There’s even information on how husk waste from the cacao pod is repurposed by farmers to prevent further deforestation. Charming illustrations provide detail, amplifying the narrative. It’s a sweet read, though without back matter or bibliographic information for those wanting to delve deeper into their chocolate curiosity.