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Corn
Gail Gibbons
Paperback (Holiday House, Sept. 15, 2009)Popcorn, tortillas, and . . . fuel for cars? Learn about all the surprising things we make from corn. Find out everything about this versatile and important grain—its history as a crop, the four main types, and how we grow and use it to make everything from food to paper to medicine! With her signature combination of simple, kid-friendly text and clear, well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers up a cornucopia of information on this simple, significant grain. Dive into the history of its cultivation, the way it's pollinated and grows, and the many ways we harvest and use it. Whether it's in small family gardens or huge industrial fields, corn is a fascinating, versatile crop. A page of intriguing corn trivia is included!
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Corn
Gail Gibbons
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 2008)Popcorn, tortillas, and . . . fuel for cars? Learn about all the surprising things we make from corn. Find out everything about this versatile and important grain—its history as a crop, the four main types, and how we grow and use it to make everything from food to paper to medicine! With her signature combination of simple, kid-friendly text and clear, well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers up a cornucopia of information on this simple, significant grain. Dive into the history of its cultivation, the way it's pollinated and grows, and the many ways we harvest and use it. Whether it's in small family gardens or huge industrial fields, corn is a fascinating, versatile crop. A page of intriguing corn trivia is included!
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Corn
Gail Gibbons
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 2008)Perennial nonfiction favourite Gail Gibbons turns her spotlight on corn. Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes--corn is used in many children's favorite foods. This book offers a cornucopia of information about the history of corn as well as details concerning planting, cultivation, harvesting, and its many uses.
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Corn
Kim Etingoff
Library Binding (Mason Crest, an Imprint of National Highlights Inc, Sept. 1, 2013)These books give young readers an understanding of how the food they eat is raised or cultivated and how different foods make their way to the supermarket and then onto our plates. The series includes information about the people around the world who grow crops and raise livestock, as well as facts about where in the world a variety of foods are grown.
