Starbucks
From the Set Odysseys in Business
From whole roasted beans, tea, and espresso drinks to baked goods, blended beverages, and tumblers, the specialty coffee giant Starbucks offers it all to consumers around the world. Buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit and caffeine, this nonfiction STEM title for young adults surveys the journey of the retail business from one-shop start-up to global industry leader. It covers Starbucks's products such as Caffè Lattes and Frappuccinos, company history, and key leaders, including Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, Zev Siegl, and Howard Schultz. Sidebars and a glossary support the main text, while a selected bibliography and websites encourage further topic research.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 9 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
Dewey Number | 338.7 |
Lexile | 980L |
ATOS Reading Level | 6.4 |
Guided Reading Level | W |
Language | English |
Publisher | Creative Education |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | 9781640269194 |
Copyright | 2025 |
Number of Pages | 80 |
Dimensions | 6.375 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Booklist Review of Starbucks
Readers who frequent their local Starbucks or see themselves as future entrepreneurs will enjoy this concise introduction to the company’s history. Inspired by a visit to Milan, where traditional coffeehouses serving fresh-roasted brews bring people together to enjoy excellent coffee and conversations, the business began with three young men who opened their first Starbucks in Seattle in 1971. Emphasizing quality and customer service, their business grew at a good pace. In 1987, Howard Schultz bought the company and began its rapid expansion across the continent and throughout the world. Dell and Gilbert provide a very readable account of Starbucks, highlighting its remarkable successes and noting the more-recent accusations of unfair labor practices and union busting. Large color photos illustrate this attractive volume from the Odysseys in Business series (8 titles).