Corn by Gail Gibbons

Popcorn, tortillas, and . . . fuel from 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 se it to make everything from food to paper to medicine!

Gail Gibbons offers up a cornucopia of information on this simple, significant grain. Dive into the history of its cultivation, the way its pollinated and grows, and the many ways we harvest and use it. Whether its in small family gardens or huge industrial fields, corn is a fascinating, versatile crop.

Ages 4-8
Paperback
32 pages
Color images
ISBN: 978-0-8234-2245-6