
Hot Diggity Dog
The History of the Hot Dog
Hardcover
Other Editions of This Title:
Paperback (11/3/2015)
Description
We ate them on the way to the moon and served them to the king of England. We name a Hot Dog Eating Champ! Garnished with hilarious illustrations and amazing "foodie" facts, this kid-friendly, globe-spanning history of our favorite fast-food meal offers unique insight into America's multicultural heritage. From a hobo's franks-and-beans to astronaut food, there's more to the wiener--and what's for dinner--than you think.
Praise For Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog…
"Sylver and Smith have created the perfect browsable title about that quintessential kid food....Kids who have a hunger for some facts on hot dogs will definitely want to savor this book." —School Library Journal
"Fun facts fly fast and furious." —Booklist
"An energetic combination of history and food for thought." —Publishers Weekly
"Accompanied by Smith's handsomely goofy, retro artwork, the narrative offers sidebars with factual tidbits galore." —Kirkus Reviews
Dutton Books for Young Readers, 9780525478973, 32pp.
Publication Date: May 13, 2010
About the Author
Elwood H. Smith studied art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and now lives with his wife in Rhinebeck, New York.