Ray Kroc: McDonald's Restaurants Builder

Food Dudes

by Joanne Mattern

In this title, unwrap the life of talented McDonald's restaurants builder, Ray Kroc! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Students can follow Kroc's success story from his education at Oak Park and River Forest High School to his careers with WGES radio station, the Lily-Tulip Cup Company, and the Malt-A-Mixer Company. Kroc's family and his retirement years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the original McDonald's in San Bernardino, California, menu developments, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

Reviews

[Senthil · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a 32 page short biography with a lot of historic photos for kids. Quick read to understand the life of a business pioneer who invented the "Fast Food Chain" category. For adults would recommend the film, "The Founder".

[Sarah Herman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not really a fan of this book, all it talks about is names of people and about those people. Anyway, I don't really recommend this book.

[Karol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shares Ray Kroc's background and how he built McDonald's franchise restaurants.

[Mike Merrill · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you have a kid who loves a Happy Meal they will be bored by this.

[Mary Keen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The movie, The Founder, about how McDonald's fast food got started, made me interested in learning more. This children's book has several interesting historic photos and basic information at a child's level, omitting some less happy details.