Ben & Jerry: Ice Cream Manufacturers

Food Dudes

by Joanne Mattern

In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream manufacturers, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Merrick, New York. Students can follow their success story from Greenfield's education at Oberlin College and Cohen's job at Highland Community School to their various jobs in between. Cohen and Greenfield's efforts to open their first scoop shop in Burlington, Vermont, and their progressive business perspectives are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including Free Cone Day, One World One Heart Festival, and the Ben & Jerry Foundation. 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: Biography, History, 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

[Karen Arendt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple story of how Ben and Jerry's ice cream got started. It is good to read how a company took a twisted path to success with pitfalls, yet they did not quit. Index, glossary, timeline, and important ice cream flavor milestones included. Other books are available in the series: Food Dudes.