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Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better

Glenda Armand, Kim Freeman

This illustrated picture-book biography introduces Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur identified as the father of ice cream. It recounts his role in improving a familiar frozen dessert and presents his life as the story of a food innovator. Jackson’s work connects the history of ice cream with the accomplishments of an African American businessperson.

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Themes
Economics And Money · Food And Cooking · History · Inventions
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Published
January 17, 2023
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780593563229
Language
English
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