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How Sweet It Is (and Was)
The History of Candy
By Swain, Ruth Freeman & O'Brien, John T.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-82341-712-4
- Publisher
- New York : Holiday House, c2003.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2003
Gr 2-4 From information about the ancient Egyptians to modern Danes, who each consume an average of 36 pounds of sweets per year, this work is packed with savory tidbits that will keep readers turning pages. Those familiar with the author's Hairdo!: What We Do and Did to Our Hair (Holiday, 2002) will immediately recognize the format. The trivia is presented quickly and loosely in chronological and geographical order. Swain begins with the origin of the word "candy"-from the Arabic "...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
