Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum - Nonfiction

Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum

Written & Illustrated by Meghan McCarthy

Summary

Gum has been around for centuries from the ancient Greeks to the Native Americans, chewing on various items such as tree sap.  Walter Diemer concocted a recipe for dubble bubble that bubble gum was born in 1928.

Annie’s Thoughts:

This book was informative and fun to read.  I think children and adults alike will enjoy and learn from this story.  The illustrations were bright and cartoon like which added a fun quality. 

Classroom Activates:

Blowing Bubble Contest:  If students are allowed and have permission, have one person blow a bubble while a partner measures the size with a ruler and records.  

Letter Writing - Think of a new bubble gum flavor that you would like to have.  Write a letter to Double Bubble requesting the new flavor and explaining your reasoning. Be sure to include what you would call the new flavor and why you think it would be successful.

Response Questions:

 How is bubble gum different than gum?

What were some of the historical reasons for chewing gum?

References:

McCarthy, M. (2010). Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum.

McCarthy, M. (2010). Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum - Study Guide.

http://www.islma.org/pdf/monarch/Pop!%20The%20Invention%20of%20Bubble%20Gum%20web.pdf