Mars Family: M&M Mars Candy Makers

In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Milky Way bars and M&M's makers, Frank Mars and Forrest Mars Sr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude family, beginning with Frank's childhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Students can follow his success story from making candy with his mother as a boy to his establishment of the Mar-O-Bar Company. Forrest Sr.'s childhood is also highlighted, from his childhood in Canada and college experience at Berkeley to his reunion with Frank and the conception of the Milky Way bar. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the M&M's story, other Mars Inc. acquisitions and brand developments, and Mars privacy and family life. 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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events From crunchy cereal to chunky ice cream, the foods we all love were created by Food Dudes! This series unwraps the facts behind these tasty concoctions and their talented creators. Kids will get the scoop on each food pro's childhood, education, early career, and climb to the top! Easy-to-read text accompanied by full-color and historic photos will leave readers hungry for more. Extra morsels like a timeline and a sidebar add to the fun. So pull up a chair and dig in to Food Dudes!