The Biography of Bananas (How Did That Get Here?)

The Biography of Bananas (How Did That Get Here?)

This work is for ages 8-14. This book 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. Colourful 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.

Country	USA
Author	Rachel Eagen
Binding	Library Binding
EAN	9780778724834
ISBN	0778724832
Label	Crabtree Publishing Company
Manufacturer	Crabtree Publishing Company
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	32
PublicationDate	2005-11-01
Publisher	Crabtree Publishing Company
Studio	Crabtree Publishing Company
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00