how_monkeys_make_chocolate-unlocking_the_mysteries_of_the_rainforest

by adrian-forsyth

In How Monkeys Make Chocolate renowned ecologist Adrian Forsyth introduces the people, plants, and animals of the world’s rain forests through exciting first-hand stories and stunning color photographs. He visits aboriginal shamans and imitates the behavior of animals to tap into the inner workings of various rain forests, revealing a world of riches with unsuspected connections to everyday life. His adventures expose the amazing origins of familiar products, including chocolate, cola, aspirin, and rubber, and offer tantalizing glimpses of the discoveries yet to be made. With visual force and vivid anecdotes, Forsyth instills a deep wonder for the web of life and the importance of conserving these fragile ecosystems.

Genres: Science, Animals

Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Olivia · Rating 1 out of 5]

The authors purpose of the book How Monkeys Make Chocolate by Adrian Forsyth, is to show people about life in the rainforest, how they live, what they eat, and why the rain forest is important. This book is an informational non-fiction book written by the point of view of Adrian Forsyth, who spent time in the rainforest with the Hatam, a tribe who lives there. Also, it takes the reader into the rainforest and teaches about coffee beans, malaria medicines, and so much more. One of the things the reader learns is how they use tree barks to cure and prevent malaria. This is not any old type of tree bark its poisonous tree bark, but if someone takes just the right amount it can help prevent malaria and cure it. Also it shows you about coffee beans, one of the great foods we enjoy here and there. The coffee beans come from small trees in Africa. When the coffee trees are ripe, parakeets swarm them.

Overall the book How Monkeys Make Chocolate was an okay book. If you like a lot of facts then you would enjoy this book. Also, the book does not have much of a plot line, it just shows you different parts of the rain forest. Most of the book is made up of facts like, “Stinkbugs can be a nutritious, high in protein and full of flavor.”. A good point of the book is that it teaches you a lot about life in the rainforest and has many pictures so you really get to see what Forsyth is talking about. Personally I did not enjoy this book very much, but if you enjoy books about life in the rainforest then you will enjoy this book.

[Heather Edrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would be great for Writer's Workshop. I would use it to spark ideas for research. I think my students would like it just because it is different and not something you would hear about often.

[♥Alyssa♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book had so many cool facts and it was also vaey interesting!!!!

[↓→♫вяιтнαиу↓→ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not that much as fun but i learnd some things

[Sara Taylor-hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jungle informational book. Middle school appropriate

[Laurie Looper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book does an excellent job of describing some of the complex relationships between plants and animals in a topical rainforest.