Frozen in Time

By: Mark Kurlansky

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Synopsis: Nonfiction for kids interested in science, biography, and early entrepreneurs, this work explores the life story of Clarence Birdseye, the man who revolutionized the frozen food industry and changed the way people eat all over the world. Adapted from Mark Kurlansky's adult work Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man. Adventurer and inventor Clarence Birdseye had a fascination with food preservation that led him to develop and patent the Birdseye freezing process and start the company that still bears his name today. His limitless curiosity spurred his other inventions, including the electric sunlamp, an improved incandescent lightbulb, and a harpoon gun to tag finback whales. This true story of an early inventor/entrepreneur is not only thrilling but also explains the science and early technology behind food preservation. Simultaneously available in a hardcover and trade paperback edition. Each edition includes an 8-page black-and-white photo insert.From the Hardcover edition.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780385372435
Related ISBNs:: 9780385743884
Publisher:: Random House Children's Books
Date of Addition:: 12/18/14
Copyrighted By:: Mark Kurlansky
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Technology
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.