The Biography of Tobacco

By Carrie Gleason

Book Overview

The Biography of Tobacco takes a fascinating look at a product at the center of great controversy. The addictive drug nicotine found in cigarettes keeps smokers hooked causing a variety of health problems. Yet, tobacco is grown in more than 125 countries around the world and is a very valuable crop to some countries' economies. Children will learn about the history of the tobacco plant, how it is grown and sold throughout the world, and how a battle is being waged for our health against large, powerful tobacco companies. Other topics include - What is a commodity? - tobacco as an early cure for toothaches and tapeworm - from a New World crop to being grown all over the world - one of the biggest cash crops in the United States, China, Brazil, and India - how tobacco use has dropped in North America but is growing in other parts of the world Teacher's guide available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778724891
• ISBN13: 9780778724896
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6