Did you know the average American eats forty-eight pints of ice cream every single year? That is a whole lot of scoops! But have you ever stopped to wonder where this delicious, freezing-cold treat actually came from? Developed alongside the food experts at the Smithsonian Institution, this fascinating book serves up the incredible history of everyone's favorite dessert. You will travel back in time to discover the origins of ice cream and find out exactly how its popularity spread across the globe. From ancient freezing techniques to the invention of the ice cream cone, every page is packed with sweet facts. Filled with incredible historical photographs and real artifacts from the museum, this visual journey brings the past to life. Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or the wildest flavors imaginable, you will gain a whole new appreciation for your favorite frozen treat. Grab a spoon and dig right into this perfectly portioned history lesson!