Dawn of the Doughnut
Dawn of the Doughnut
Dawn of the Doughnut
Dawn of the Doughnut
Dawn of the Doughnut
Dawn of the Doughnut
Dawn of the Doughnut
Informational (nonfiction), 1,314 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 940L
Glazed? Strawberry? Chocolate with sprinkles? Doughnuts are a traditional breakfast treat, and they come in a dazzling variety of shapes and flavors. Dawn of the Doughnut follows the evolution of this pastry, from its origin, to theories on how it acquired a hole at the center, to its growing popularity fostered by two World Wars. Illustrations and photographs enhance the information in the text, and are likely to cause doughnut cravings.
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