There's No Ham in Hamburgers

Name: There's No Ham in Hamburgers
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762498079
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Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods

By Kim Zachman

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There's No Ham in Hamburgers by Kim Zachman explores the fascinating and often surprising histories behind favourite foods. The book takes readers on a journey, uncovering the origins and development of popular dishes from around the world, while presenting quirky anecdotes and intriguing facts. Through engaging storytelling, it challenges assumptions about food and reveals how these beloved eats became culinary staples.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the surprising history and fun facts behind your favourite foods. Packed with engaging stories and quirky trivia, it's perfect for food lovers and trivia buffs looking for an entertaining culinary journey.

There's No Ham in Hamburgers

From hot dogs and hamburgers to ice cream and pizza, this fascinating nonfiction middle grade book is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular foods.

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Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza (which got a big boost from Clarence Birdseye, of all people) to the Cornell professor who invented chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has all the ingredients for an entertaining and educational middle-grade read.

Packed with informative sidebars, recipes, and experiments, along with fabulously funny illustrations by Peter Donnelly, this book is a reading recipe that kids will sink their teeth into!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

There's No Ham in Hamburgers is praised for its engaging and accessible style, making it an enjoyable read for both young and adult food enthusiasts. It combines history, science, and folklore of popular foods in a fun and educational manner, often including experiments like making ice cream to illustrate scientific concepts. The book is recommended for those interested in food, nutrition, and the cultural evolution of culinary favourites, with its informal style enhancing the reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762498079

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Donnelly
Illustrated by Peter Donnelly

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 144

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Humour Kim Zachman Non-Fiction

About the Author

When Kim Zachman was a kid, she drove her parents crazy asking "Why?" She still asks a lot of questions, and when she finds fun, fascinating answers, she writes about them. She lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her husband, two teenage daughters, and their almost-perfect dog.

Peter Donnelly is an award-winning illustrator who is influenced by midcentury design, folk art, and vintage print. He lives and works in Ireland.