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Ice cream man : how Augustus Jackson made a sweet treat better / by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman ; illustrated by Keith Mallett.

How Augustus Jackson made a sweet treat better (other title)
Armand, Glenda, (author.). Freeman, Kim (Kimberly J.), (author.). Mallett, Keith, (illustrator.).

Summary:

When Augustus Jackson was a boy, ice cream was a luxury enjoyed only by the wealthy. He had a dream of making ice cream a sweet treat available to everyone. Gus would need to find a way to make it faster-- and to keep it from melting so quickly. As an adult he became a cook at the White House, a creative problem solver, and a successful entrepreneur-- all because he had a sweet dream! -- Adapted from front flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593563229
  • ISBN: 0593563220
  • ISBN: 9780593563236
  • ISBN: 0593563239
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes how to make your own ice cream with plastic zip top bags and rock salt.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Grades K-1 Random House Children's Books.
Ages 3-7 Random House Children's Books.
AD660 Lexile
AD660L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.7 0.5 550128.

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Subject:
Jackson, Augustus, 1808-1852 > Juvenile literature.
Cooks > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
African American cooks > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Ice cream, ices, etc. > History > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.
Illustrated works.

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Braswell Memorial Main Library JB JACKSON (Text) 37807000054976 Juvenile Biography In transit -
Clemmons Branch JB Jackson, Augustus (Text) 0112523896664 Juvenile Biography Checked out 09/01/2026
Farmville Public Library E B JACKSON (Text) 23900000105582 Easy Nonfiction Available -
Fletcher Branch JACKSON (Text) 33258010241140 Juvenile Biography Checked out 08/25/2026
George H. & Laura E. Brown Library JB Jac (Text) 30308101316199 Juvenile Biography Checked out 08/31/2026
Henderson Main Branch JACKSON (Text) 33258010241159 Juvenile Biography Checked out 08/25/2026
Lexington Public Library JB Jackson, Augustus (Text) 25908008344181 Juvenile Biography Checked out 08/26/2026
Macon County Public Library J641.5092 A (Text) 39493110583129 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/31/2026
Manteo Library J B JACKSON (Text) 39488300992981 Juvenile Biography Checked out 08/26/2026
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