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Who Was H. J. Heinz?

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Who Was H. J. Heinz?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Burgan
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
SeriesWho Was?
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135
ISBN/Barcode 9780448488653
ClassificationsDewey:338.76640092
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Penguin Workshop
Publication Date 2 April 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

Who HQ has way more than 57 reasons why you'll want to read the amazing story of H. J. Heinz-the American entrepreneur who brought tomato ketchup to the masses. Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards. This American success story follows Heinz from his early days as a pickle and vinegar merchant in the 1800s to the name behind the nation's number-one brand of ketchup. The name that's on everyone's lips is now part of the Who Was? series.

Author Biography

Michael Burgan has written more than two dozen biographies for young readers, including Who Is Richard Branson?, Who Was Henry Ford?, and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?.