William Wrigley Jr.

Wrigley's Chewing Gum Founder

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Wrigley's chewing gum founder, William Wrigley Jr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Wrigley's success story from the start of his sales career with the Wrigley Manufacturing Company to his establishment of Wrigley Chewing Gum and later the William Wrigley Jr. Company. Wrigley's family and his retirement years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including Wrigley's advertising strategies, the Chicago Cubs, Catalina Island, and the Wrigley Building. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey 338.7
Lexile 720L
ATOS Reading Level 4.3
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Guided Reading Level P
Copyright 2015
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 8
Graphics
Publisher Abdo Publishing
Imprint Checkerboard Library
ISBN 9781624034985, 9781629688923, Q54985
Format Reinforced Hardcover, eBook, QR Bundle

Author: Joanne Mattern