The Toothpaste Millionaire
Download or Read eBook The Toothpaste Millionaire PDF written by Jean Merrill and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jean Merrill |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 148 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0618759255 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780618759255 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Toothpaste Millionaire by : Jean Merrill
Book excerpt: 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.
