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Summary: Describes the early lives of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream company, explains how they built their business, and discusses their later life and the causes they support.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2011
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 338.7 MATCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: A simple biography of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 JOBMattern, Joanne
Summary: Introduces the life of a woman who escaped slavery, traveled and made speeches to help free slaves before and during the Civil War, and helped freed slaves to find jobs and houses after the war.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2003
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 TRUMattern, Joanne
Summary: Follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School. An entertaining...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2011
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HERCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: Brief biography of Robert Cade the inventor of Gatorade, the first sports drink.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2011
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CADCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: Describes the early lives of Frank C. Mars and his son, Forrest, the men behind Mars candies, explains how they built their business, and discusses their later lives and the other products the company sells.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2011
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 338.7 MATCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: A simple biography of the animator and famous entrepreneur, from his early life and career to his rise to fame and the legacy of the Disney company after his death.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DISMattern, Joanne
Summary: This title examines Instagram, the photo and video sharing website.Readers will learn about company history and development, how Instagram operates, issues the company faces such as inappropriate content, and its impact on society.Key components such as filters, Instagram Direct, and Boomerang are also explored.Color photos accompany easy-to-read, compelling text.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 775 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: Describes the early life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald's restaurants into an international chain, explains how he built the business, and discusses his later life and the charities he supported.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2011
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: A biography of Barack Obama for early readers.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OBAMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Introduces the reader to x-ray machines."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to soccer. Mia Hamm gained international attention in the 1990s and many talented athletes soon followed, including Sun Wen, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: World Almanac Books, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing 2021
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 031.02 WORMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Introduces the reader to cuts and scrapes."--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Human Rook MatternMattern, Joanne
Summary: An active volcano that towers 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is one of the most distinctive sights of the Pacific Northwest. Readers will explore the incredible national park that is centered around the enormous volcano, learning about the local wildlife and geography as they go. They will also learn about the natural history of the area, find out how it became a national park, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019