Joanne Mattern

Relates the history of the Mars, Inc., a candy business started in the 1920s by Frank C. Mars, who was later joined by his son, Forrest, who expanded the operation to other countries and products before finally becoming the sole owner of Mars following the deaths of his parents.

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....

This book discusses the purpose, design, and construction of bridges.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to coyotes"--Provided by publisher.

This book explains what a cat does during the day and describes the specific adaptations that help it navigate at night.

"Young readers will learn all about the bat's amazing body, its habits and activities, and how they can help this important species survive."--

Text and color illustrations explore Instagram, a photo and video sharing website where users post moments from their daily lives using filters, hashtags, and captions for others to comment on.

""Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tacos. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-Provided by publisher"--

This book explains what a bat does during the day and describes the specific adaptations that help it navigate at night.

More than just a random display of U.S. Presidents, this imposing monument honors the leaders of America's founding, expansion, preservation, and unification. Discover how these faces ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota's Black Hills.