Young World 4, Unit 5: The Story of Chocolate
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This unit covers chocolate from plantations to production. Included in this list are some non-fiction books, as well as some fun, fictional books related to chocolate:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl
It’s impossible to include a list of chocolate-themed books without including this classic tale of a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to enter Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Many kids have seen the movie; everyone should read the book. (Lexile 810) what is this?
Also try the Audio book version read by Eric Idle
The Candy Bomber, by Michael O. Tunnell
The Candy Bomber, by Michael O. Tunnell
One WWII pilot’s mission to lift the spirits of children living in war-torn Berlin in 1945 comes to life in this moving middle-grade historical account.What began as a one-time gesture of compassion turned into an official U.S. Air Force operation. This inspiring story of one man’s
contribution to the rebuilding of a country after war is a unique look at history.
(Lexile 1130L) what is this?
The Great Chocoplot, by Chris Callaghan
Jelly and her family live in Chompton-on-de-Lyte, where everyone loves a Chocablocka bar or two - so when the end of chocolate is announced, she can’t believe it. Determined to investigate, Jelly and her gran follow a trail of clues to a posh chocolate shop and its owner, the pompous Garibaldi Chocolati. (Lexile 790L) what is this?
Supplemental Activities
While at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Luzern, visit the Swiss Chocolate Adventure you can learn more about chocolate production and taste creations made by Lindt chocolatiers.
If you need even more Lindt, definitely go to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich. Check out the 9 metre tall fountain, which cycles 1,500kg of chocolate. You can also enroll in a variety of chocolate classes.
This fantastic article gives suggestions for even more Chocolate factories and tours.