The biography of tobacco

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    • Gleason, Carrie

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The biography of tobacco

Carrie Gleason

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Crabtree Pub., c2007

  • : pbk

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Includes index

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Description

The Biography of Tobacco takes a fascinating look at a product at the center of great controversy. The addictive drug nicotine found in cigarettes causes a variety of health problems. Yet, tobacco is grown in more than 125 countries and is a very valuable crop to some 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.

Table of Contents

  • A Dangerous Leaf
  • The Tobacco Lands
  • The Tobacco Plant
  • Tobacco First Users
  • Tobacco Travels the World
  • Tobacco on Trial
  • From Leaf to Cigarette
  • Tobacco and Health
  • The Future of Tobacco
  • Index and Glossary.

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