Pizza!: A Slice of History
By Greg Pizzoli
The Story
A globe-trotting author digs into the history of pizza, uncovering wild facts along the way — like Sweden's banana-and-peanut pizza and America's 350-slices-a-second habit.
Why It's Special
For the kid who already has opinions about pepperoni versus cheese, this book turns their favorite food into a full-blown investigation.
- Big idea: Something as ordinary as dinner can have a surprising, sprawling history worth digging into.
- Vibes: Playful, fact-packed, and genuinely hungry-making.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy nonfiction with jokes and personality
- love surprising facts about everyday things
- are curious about how food and traditions travel the world
- like to cook or help out in the kitchen
Ask Your Little Reader
- Fun facts: Did you know people in Sweden put bananas and peanuts on their pizza? What's the wildest pizza topping you can imagine?
- Real-life connection: What's your favorite kind of pizza, and how do you think it compares to pizza from other countries?
- Curiosity & research: Greg Pizzoli traveled through history to find out who made the first pizza — what food would you want to investigate next?
- Hands-on learning: The book includes an English muffin pizza recipe — what toppings would you choose if you made one at home?
- Imagination: If you invented a brand-new pizza topping combination, what would you call it?
