Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better - Hardcover

Meet Augustus Jackson, the visionary who transformed ice cream from a luxury treat into a frozen delight for everyone!

This beautifully illustrated picture-book biography follows young Gus from his humble beginnings in Philadelphia through his journey as a White House cook to becoming the "father of ice cream." Discover how his clever innovations—like adding rock salt to speed up freezing and shipping ice cream by train across the country—turned his childhood dream into a delicious reality.

 Perfect for young readers who love inspiring stories about creativity, hard work, and sweet success. Includes an afterword, sources, and a fun recipe to make your own ice cream at home!