In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Milky Way bars and M&M's makers, Frank Mars and Forrest Mars Sr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude family, beginning with Frank's childhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Students can follow his success story from making candy with his mother as a boy to his establishment of the Mar-O-Bar Company. Forrest Sr.'s childhood is also highlighted, from his childhood in Canada and college experience at Berkeley to his reunion with Frank and the conception of the Milky Way bar. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the M&M's story, other Mars Inc. acquisitions and brand developments, and Mars privacy and family life. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Presents the story of the Mars family, their multinational company, and its successes and failures.

An intimate look inside the secretive world of chocolate explores the.history of the Hershey and Mars corporations, the paranoid executives.who protect their secrets, the spies who attempt to steal them, and.lawyers hired to defend the business

From crunchy cereal to chunky ice cream, the foods we all love were created by Food Dudes! This series unwraps the facts behind these tasty concoctions and their talented creators. Kids will get the scoop on each food pro's childhood, education, early career, and climb to the top! Easy-to-read text accompanied by full-color and historic photos will leave readers hungry for more. Extra morsels like a timeline and a sidebar add to the fun. So pull up a chair and dig in to Food Dudes!Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

When it comes to mapping the Milky Way, scientists know one thing for sure. They know that there is still a lot that they do not know! Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

On the darkest of nights, the white sparkle spanning the sky provides a glimpse at the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. But there are trillions more just in the observable universe! This title allows readers to explore these collections of stars, planets, and space debris that span across light-years of space.

"From its origin as the sacred, bitter drink of South American rulers to the familiar candy bars sold by today's multimillion dollar businesses, people everywhere have fallen in love with chocolate, the world's favorite flavor...Join science author HP Newquist as he explores chocolate's fascinating history."--