The Biography of BananasThe 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. |
Contents
What are Bananas? | 4 |
Banana Lands | 6 |
Growing Bananas | 8 |
New Bananas From | 10 |
Types of Bananas | 12 |
New World Bananas | 14 |
The First Banana Companies | 16 |
Cornering the Market | 18 |
From Field to Supermarket | 22 |
Endangered Bananas | 26 |
Bananas and the Environment | 28 |
The Future | 30 |
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