Filled with photos, this small, square entry in the Food Dudes series gives a concise look at how a candy empire was created. In short, simple sentences, Mattern writes frankly about the complicated family dynamics among the Mars clan as she creates a compelling portrait of a single company’s growth. With such kid-familiar products at the story’s center, this glimpse of business history will likely attract young grade-schoolers seeking material for basic biography reports. A time line, a page of “Fun Bites” facts, and a link to the publisher’s website, where students can find more online resources, conclude.