The Toothpaste Millionaire

The Toothpaste Millionaire
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn't set out to become a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step-by-step production plan with help from his good friend Kate MacKinstrey. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon--he makes a million This fun, breezy story set in 1960s Cleveland, Ohio contains many real-life mathematical problems which the characters must solve to succeed in their budding business. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jan Palmer.
This edition includes an exclusive author interview and reader's guide with book summary and discussion questions.
Descrierea produsului
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn't set out to become a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step-by-step production plan with help from his good friend Kate MacKinstrey. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon--he makes a million This fun, breezy story set in 1960s Cleveland, Ohio contains many real-life mathematical problems which the characters must solve to succeed in their budding business. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jan Palmer.
This edition includes an exclusive author interview and reader's guide with book summary and discussion questions.
Detaliile produsului
- Cod: BRT9780618759255
- Categoria: Classics
- Categoria: Business, Careers, Occupations
- Categoria: Humorous Stories
- Autor: Jean Merrill
- An aparitie: 2006
- Editura: Houghton Mifflin
- Editie: Paperback
- Varsta: 10 ani
- Nr. pagini: 144