Milton Hershey: Hershey's Chocolate Creator

Written by Joanne Mattern

Part of the Food Dudes series

Discover the journey from caramel to chocolate in Milton Hershey's sweet success story.

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32 pages· 2,683 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud· 680L

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Bookroo's summary

Follow Milton Hershey from his humble beginnings in Pennsylvania to becoming a chocolate icon. From an ice cream parlor apprentice to founding the Lancaster Caramel Company, Hershey's relentless pursuit of the perfect chocolate bar changed the confectionery world. Explore the creation of the Hershey bar and the town that bears his name. What challenges did he overcome to build his chocolate empire? Dive into this inspiring tale of innovation and determination.

From the publisher

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey’s chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey’s success story from his apprenticeship at Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey’s discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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