Who Was H. J. Heinz?
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Who HQ has way more than 57 reasons why you’ll want to read the amazing story of H. J. Heinz–the American entrepreneur who brought tomato ketchup to the masses. Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards. This American success story follows Heinz from his early days as a pickle and vinegar merchant in the 1800s to the name behind the nation’s number-one brand of ketchup. The name that’s on everyone’s lips is now part of the Who Was? series.
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Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780448488653
- Publication Date
- April 2, 2019
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
- Original Publication Date
- April 2, 2019
- Page Count
- 112
- Words Per Page
- 66
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 8 - 11 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2018060669
- Lexile® Level
- 950L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~W
- ATOS® Book Level
- 6.2
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 1
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 501117
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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