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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
Ice Cream
By Gail Gibbons
Discover the sweet journey of ice cream from farm to freezer.
32 pages· 1,420 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the fascinating history of ice cream, from its ancient origins to modern production. Follow its transformation from simple ingredients to a beloved treat, uncovering the secrets behind its irresistible flavors and iconic waffle cone. Perfect for curious minds and sweet tooths alike, this journey reveals how ice cream became a global favorite.
From the publisher
Cool and smooth and sweet, ice cream has long been a favourite treat. It cools you off when it’s hot and is too delicious to resist even in cold weather. How did it get to be so scrumptious? Best-selling author/illustrator Gail Gibbons dishes out the latest scoop on ice cream production. Ice cream has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a mixture of snow, milk, and rice. Gail Gibbons details the many firsts in ice cream history, from the earliest ice cream crank to the original waffle cone. Children’s mouths will be watering as they follow ice cream’s journey from farm to factory to freezer.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,420
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~681L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
- Scholastic level
- N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 106197
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823420001
- LCCN
- 2005052575
- OCLC
- 61229832
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