2011
First Published
4.29
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Kellogg's cereal pioneer, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and W.K. Kellogg! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Battle Creek, Michigan. Students can follow their success story from John's education at Bellevue Hospital Medical College and W.K.'s career as a broom salesman to their work together at the Battle Creek Sanitarium that led to the first flaked cereal business, the Sanitas Food Company. John and W.K.'s family and retirement years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including Charles W. Post's corporate espionage and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Avg Rating
4.29
Number of Ratings
14
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Author
Joanne Mattern
Author · 32 books
Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
