{"product_id":"chocolate-unwrapped","title":"Chocolate Unwrapped: A Taste of the Science, History and Magic of Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnwrap the delicious story of chocolate: from the heart of the rainforest through the grand civilizations of Mesoamerica to the tables of modern-day chocolate lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChocolate Unwrapped\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the fascinating history of chocolate from its sacred beginnings as a ceremonial drink to its transformation--through colonization and industrialization--into a global commodity enjoyed around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith vibrant illustrations, fun facts, and a decolonized perspective, this book explores how cacao is grown, how it's processed into chocolate, and how cultures across the globe consume and celebrate it. Readers will also discover the mood-boosting chemistry behind chocolate and the jobs that keep the chocolate industry thriving. \u003ci\u003eChocolate Unwrapped\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to explore the cultural, environmental, and scientific story behind one of the world's favorite fruits--and how we can shape a more sustainable (and tasty) future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandria Scott-Christensen\u003c\/strong\u003e loves the thrill of research as much as she enjoys writing. Based in the Washington DC area, she spends most of her time abroad with her husband and four kids. Said four children inspire her love of writing and children's literature. She is also a self-proclaimed faux-naturalist and feels most at home in nature pretending to be Jane Goodall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoko Baum\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese illustrator based in Portland, Oregon, boasts extensive experience in the industry. Armed with a BFA from art university, she dedicated several years to the children's books sector. Today, her passion lies in editorial, advertising, and publishing illustration. When not immersed in her craft, Yoko finds joy in cooking and baking for her sons, summer hikes, and occasional winter knitting, weaving nature's abundance into vibrant 2D visuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A box of bonbons for confirmed chocophiles.\"\u003cb\u003e--KIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eYoung readers can devour the history and science of cacao beans and their delicious product in this fact-filled, enlightening debut picture book.\"\u003cb\u003e--SHELF AWARENESS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eReaders sweet on chocolate can \"unwrap the story of this wondrous ingredient\" in an entertaining glimpse of the bean-to-bar journey.\"\u003cb\u003e--BOOKLIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gloo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67716881252662,"sku":"9781962351348","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2301\/7526\/files\/9164JlIJJnL._SL1500.jpg?v=1791922965","url":"https:\/\/www.summerbeambooks.com\/products\/chocolate-unwrapped","provider":"Summer Beam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}