bCalling all candy lovers! An illustrated and fun chapter book delivers the crazy history of all your favorite candy!bpCandy is more than a delicious and sweet treat adored by children and adults alike. It has a history all its own from its early origins-think ancient Egyptians-to delicacy innovators, unusual creations, and scandalous feuds among confectioners. This delectable book examines the sweet and storied life of candy as we know it.ppThe name itself has long origins, with qandi, meaning sugared in Arabic, and khanda, piece of sugar in Indian Sanskrit, leading the way. The sweet juice in the thick sugarcane grass was first enjoyed by the people of India. But although traditional knowledge says so, candy doesn't always contain sugar sometimes it uses other sweeteners like molasses or honey. And this isn't the last of the delineations of what is considered candy and what is not. It even varies from country to country. Hot chocolate, anyoneppCandy's story is a part of human history