The Biography of Bananas

The Biography of Bananas reveals the murky past and uncertain future of the tasty banana. Almost unknown in North America before the 1870s, bananas quickly became a popular fruit with a rocky history. Colorful photographs and maps help explain who grows your bananas, how they are harvested, and why the banana may soon become extinct. Other topics include - What is a commodity? - the spread of bananas through trade routes - where and how bananas are grown - the growth of the banana plantations and banana republics - technical and genetic improvements to the banana, including new varieties - environmental issues such as land use and pesticides - why bananas are becoming extinct Teacher's guide available.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rachel Eagen
• Editore: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 8 a 11 anni
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.10.2005
• EAN: 9780778724834
• ISBN: 978-0-7787-2483-4
• Pagine: 32
• Dimensioni: 223 mm x 281 mm x 8 mm
• Peso: 399 g
• Serie: How Did That Get Here?
• Categoria: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Scienze naturali, tecnica