Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: hot dogs! From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the hot dogs we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their own, unique riff on a hot dog. Whether you prefer your dogs at the ballpark or at home this book is sure to excite. Aligned to curriculum standards, text highlights key 21st Century content including Global Awareness and Economics. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, and sidebars