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Nov 11, 2014 | ISBN 9780385372442 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
Nov 11, 2014 | ISBN 9780385372435 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
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Nov 11, 2014 | ISBN 9780385372442 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Nov 11, 2014 | ISBN 9780385372435 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Nonfiction for kids interested in science, biography, and early entrepreneurs, this work explores the life story of Clarence Birdseye, the man who revolutionized the frozen food industry and changed the way people eat all over the world. Adapted from Mark Kurlansky’s adult work Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man. Adventurer and inventor Clarence Birdseye had a fascination with food preservation that led him to develop and patent the Birdseye freezing process and start the company that still bears his name today. His limitless curiosity spurred his other inventions, including the electric sunlamp, an improved incandescent lightbulb, and a harpoon gun to tag finback whales. This true story of an early inventor/entrepreneur is not only thrilling but also explains the science and early technology behind food preservation. Simultaneously available in a hardcover and trade paperback edition. Each edition includes an 8-page black-and-white photo insert.
Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including The Food of a Younger Land; Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World; Salt: A World History; 1968: The Year That Rocked the World; The Big Oyster: History on the… More about Mark Kurlansky
“A fascinating story of curiosity, imagination and invention.”–Kirkus Reviews“Engaging . . . reminds young readers that the most essential ingredient to innovation is curiosity.”–Booklist“A compellingly told story with . . . curriculum connections.”–School Library Journal“Good reading for fans of biography . . . useful for students seeking facts about his adventurous man and his inventions.”–VOYA
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