Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament

Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament PDF Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771389494
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Book Description
A mouthwatering tale of invention. When a persnickety customer named Filbert P. Horsefeathers complains that George CrumÍs fried potatoes are too thick, George makes them thinner. When Filbert insists they are still too thick, George makes them even thinner. But when the plate is sent back a third time, George mischievously decides to use his sharpest knife to cut paper-thin potato slices, which he fries until they are crackling and douses liberally with salt. At last, Filbert is satisfied, proclaiming, ñPerfection!î Which they are. Because, quite by accident, George has invented potato chips! Based on true events, this delicious tale will have kids clamoring for more, more, more!

Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament

Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament PDF Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771389494
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Book Description
A mouthwatering tale of invention. When a persnickety customer named Filbert P. Horsefeathers complains that George CrumÍs fried potatoes are too thick, George makes them thinner. When Filbert insists they are still too thick, George makes them even thinner. But when the plate is sent back a third time, George mischievously decides to use his sharpest knife to cut paper-thin potato slices, which he fries until they are crackling and douses liberally with salt. At last, Filbert is satisfied, proclaiming, ñPerfection!î Which they are. Because, quite by accident, George has invented potato chips! Based on true events, this delicious tale will have kids clamoring for more, more, more!

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip PDF Author: Gaylia Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781600606564
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
This spirited story of the invention of the potato chip is a testament to human ingenuity and a tasty slice of culinary history. The popular topics of cooking and food are explored and readers are introduced to a historical 'celebrity chef'. An afterword provides more about the life of George Crum.

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle PDF Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 152530383X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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A lively tale of a cool invention. Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who loves inventing. And since inventing begins with experimenting, he spends a lot of time in his “laboratory” (i.e., his back porch) trying out his ideas. When he invents a yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love it! And this gets him thinking: “I wonder what this drink would taste like frozen?” Though he doesn’t yet know it, Frank’s curiosity will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! This delicious story includes hands-on experiments and is sure to whet the appetites of budding inventors everywhere!

Mr. Postmouse Takes a Trip

Mr. Postmouse Takes a Trip PDF Author: Marianne Dubuc
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771389087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31

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Book Description
Mr. Postmouse and his family are going on vacation! Of course, he’ll need to bring along a few parcels. After all, “a postmouse’s rounds are never done!” Traveling by hot-air balloon, cruise ship and even by camel, the intrepid mouse family treks around the world, from the forest to the sea, the desert to the ice field, finding adventure, new discoveries and animal friends at every stop. And all along the way, Mr. Postmouse never misses a delivery! Kids will want to pack their bags and tag along. They’ve never seen a vacation quite like this one!

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich PDF Author: Adam Rex
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152057664
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Book Description
Stories in verse about the monster-sized problems Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot and other monsters have.

Gwendolyn's Pet Garden

Gwendolyn's Pet Garden PDF Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984815288
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
A unique solution is found when a little girl dreams of getting a pet. Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs? Two, four, ten--she's not picky! But her parents have other ideas, and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. "It smells of swamp," Gwendolyn says--but her parents say it smells of possibilities. And once Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds and soil, sun and shade, she finds they are right. The dirt starts performing some amazing tricks, and soon she has a whole pet garden of her very own--it might not have "any legs at all, but it was alive, and Gwendolyn could talk to it, care for it, and watch it grow." Dynamic illustrations full of funny details show the love Gwendolyn puts into caring for her "pet," and her enthusiasm and pride are sure to inspire gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike.

No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas PDF Author: Tonya Bolden
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385752784
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

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Book Description
Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the "Potato King of the World"! Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of other African Americans who migrated from the South, Junius walked west and stopped in Kansas. Working for a pittance on a small potato farm was no reason to feel sorry for himself, especially when he's made foreman. But Junius did dream of owning his own farm, so he did the next best thing. He rented the land and worked hard! As he built his empire, he also built a family, and he built them both on tons and tons and tons of potatoes. He never quit working hard, even as the naysayers doubted him, and soon he was declared Potato King of the World and had five hundred acres and a castle to call his own. From award winning author Tonya Bolden and talented illustrator Don Tate comes a tale of perseverance that reminds us no matter where you begin, as long as you work hard, your creation can never be called small potatoes.

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor PDF Author: Patricia Valdez
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399557253
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Book Description
For fans of Ada Twist: Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist--who loved reptiles! Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets.... While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere--she even brought a crocodile to school! When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children's tea parties--with her komodo dragon as the guest of honor. With a lively text and vibrant illustrations, scientist and writer Patricia Valdez and illustrator Felicita Sala bring to life Joan Procter's inspiring story of passion and determination. A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year selection

Come 'n Git It! Cookie and His Cowboy Chuck Wagon

Come 'n Git It! Cookie and His Cowboy Chuck Wagon PDF Author: Jennifer Coleman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1455626171
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
In this colorful tale of the food culture of cattle drives in the 1800s, chuckwagon chef Cookie takes young readers along on a rootin'-tootin' adventure. The days start at three o'clock in the morning, when Cookie makes coffee so thick "you could float a horseshoe on it!" With informational sidebars, a historical note, bibliography, and glossary for cowboy food terms such as "calf slobbers" and "swamp seed," this spirited picture book brings the tastes and smells of the Old West alive!

Fania's Heart

Fania's Heart PDF Author: Anne Renaud
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781772600575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
Ten-year-old Sorale finds a tiny heart-shaped birthday card in her mother's belongings that leads to the story of her mother's survival in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.