Jacqueline Grant
The Not-So-Sweet History of Caribbean Sugar
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(Gunga Peas Books Aug. 8, 2011)
This nonfiction, middle grade level children's book is the second book in the Caribbean History series published by Gunga Peas Books. From the very beginning the history of Caribbean sugar and the history of Caribbean slavery were linked. This title tells the story of how the sugar cane industry developed during the colonial period. In this 3,000-word book students will learn how the industry developed, the Atlantic slave system, and the way sugar was made during colonial times. There is a list of New Words, as well as suggestions for further reading for teachers and home schooling parents.