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Vanilla Princess

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Use this resource with the Madagascan vanilla lesson from our Madagascar topic.

Long ago in Mexico before the days of the conquistadors there was kingdom of people who lived at peace with nature. The Vanilla Princess is a Mayan tale about the story of the creation of the vanilla plant.

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The Vanilla Princess is a Mayan tale about the story of the creation of the vanilla plant.

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A supplemental cross quiz that will help solidify knowledge after learning all about vanilla.

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