No Monkeys, No Chocolate

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 163289792X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Everyone loves chocolate, right? But how many people actually know where chocolate comes from? How it’s made? Or that monkeys do their part to help this delicious sweet exist? This delectable dessert comes from cocoa beans, which grow on cocoa trees in tropical rain forests. But those trees couldn’t survive without the help of a menagerie of rain forest critters: a pollen-sucking midge, an aphid-munching anole lizard, brain-eating coffin fly maggots—they all pitch in to help the cocoa tree survive. A secondary layer of text delves deeper into statements such as "Cocoa flowers can’t bloom without cocoa leaves . . . and maggots," explaining the interdependence of the plants and animals in the tropical rain forests. Two wise-cracking bookworms appear on every page, adding humor and further commentary, making this book accessible to readers of different ages and reading levels. Back matter includes information about cocoa farming and rain forest preservation, as well as an author’s note.

Monkeys Are Made of Chocolate

Author: Jack Ewing
Publisher: PixyJack Press
ISBN: 1936555026
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Discover the mysterious and fascinating ways in which animals and plants-and people-interact with one another in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Author and naturalist Jack Ewing shares a wealth of observations and experiences, gathered from more than three decades of living in southwestern Costa Rica, home to some of the most prolific and diverse ecosystems on Earth. More than just a simple collection of essays, Monkeys are Made of Chocolate is a testament to the wonder of life in all its countless guises, as seen through the eyes of a man with a gift for subtle discernment and a natural flair for storytelling.

How Monkeys Make Chocolate!

Author: Adrian Forsyth
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780785786207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Exploring the natural history of common and uncommon foods and medicines, an examination of the relationship between the rainforests and science explains why it is so important to learn about and preserve the rainforests,

Curious George The Boat Show (CGTV Reader)

Author: H. A. Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547416792
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29

Book Description
When his friend Bill asks George to mind his model boat, George accidentally sinks the boat right before a model boat competition. Experimenting with the buoyancy of his toys, though, George is able to construct another boat that floats. Level one in Houghton’s new reader line means that text is minimal and simple, perfect for readers learning to sound out words and looking at art for visual clues. Activities include making a paper boat and experimenting with buoyancy.

The History of Costa Rica

Author: Iván Molina Jiménez
Publisher: Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica
ISBN: 9789977674681
Category : Costa Rica
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description

How Monkeys Make Chocolate -Li

Author: Adrian Forsythe
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
ISBN: 9781417782345
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
In How Monkeys Make Chocolate renowned ecologist Adrian Forsyth introduces the people, plants, and animals of the world's rain forests through exciting first-hand stories and stunning color photographs. He visits aboriginal shamans and imitates the behavior of animals to tap into the inner workings of various rain forests, revealing a world of riches with unsuspected connections to everyday life. His adventures expose the amazing origins of familiar products, including chocolate, cola, aspirin, and rubber, and offer tantalizing glimpses of the discoveries yet to be made. With visual force and vivid anecdotes, Forsyth instills a deep wonder for the web of life and the importance of conserving these fragile ecosystems.

Green Phoenix

Author: William Allen
Publisher:
ISBN: 0195161777
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 349

Book Description
Can we prevent the destruction of the world's tropical forests? In the fire-scarred hills of Costa Rica, science writer William Allen found an answer: we can not only prevent their destruction - we can bring them back to their former glory. 'Green Phoenix' reveals how the tropical forests in the northwestern section of the country were saved.

How is Chocolate Made?

Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: Abdo Kids Jumbo
ISBN: 9781532100451
Category : Chocolate
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This title will go through the process of how chocolate is made. It will be begin at the cacao tree farms where cacao beans are cleaned and prepped. It will then follow the cacao beans to the manufacturer where they are roasted, winnowed, and turned into delicious chocolate! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Where Tapirs and Jaguars Once Roamed

Author: Jack Ewing
Publisher: PixyJack Press
ISBN: 1936555557
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
In the last century, the south-central Pacific coast of Costa Rica evolved from a wild, remote strip of land to one sparsely populated by homesteaders who cleared the forests to live off the land. Now it is a popular tourist destination filled with diverse wildlife in the abundant rainforests. Join author Jack Ewing as he reveals the ever-changing and fascinating history of the area and recounts his 45-year journey from managing a cattle ranch to developing Hacienda Barú into a National Wildlife Refuge. And discover how his efforts with the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor may one day bring jaguars and tapirs back to the area.

Tropical Nature

Author: Adrian Forsyth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439144745
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
Seventeen marvelous essays introducing the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.