by James Buckley (Author), Who Hq (Author), Ted Hammond (Illustrator)
Discover the man behind the chocolate bar Milton Hershey's life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.
Author Biography
James Buckley, Jr is a sports writer for children. He has written more than 50 books about sports for kids, including titles on baseball, football, NASCAR, soccer, the Olympics, and more.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.5 x 5.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 26, 2013
Award: Jefferson Cup (2015)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Was Milton Hershey?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 1