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Name: Pop!
Author: Meghan McCarthy

‘Pop!’ invites young readers to chew through the centuries‑long story of gum, from the ancient Greeks and American Indians to the modern era. The book highlights the 1928 invention of bubble gum by a Fleer accountant and celebrates the iconic pink Dubble Bubble. With colorful illustrations and fun facts, the text sparks curiosity about this confectionary staple and invites children to learn while they chew.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Meghan McCarthy

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