How It Happened! Gum
How It Happened! Gum
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How It Happened! Gum

Part of the How It Happened Book Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
192
Page count
1060L
Lexile measure
Apr 18, 2023
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Find out how gum became everyone’s favorite chewing candy in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the How It Happened! series. Baseball stadiums, movie theaters, underneath your desk at school–gum is everywhere. But how did this gluey glob become everyone’s favorite candy to chomp on? Readers will love gobbling down the story of gum, from its ancient origins to its influence on “pop” culture . . . and everything in between!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781454944980
    Publication Date
    April 18, 2023
    Original Publication Date
    April 18, 2023
    Page Count
    192
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    1060L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~7.3

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