9780823422456

Corn

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780823422456

Paperback|9780823422456


Overview

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!

ISBN-13

9780823422456

ISBN-10

0823422453

Weight

2.31 Pounds

Dimensions

9.76 x 0.12 x 9.90 In

List Price

$7.99

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

32 pages

Publisher

Holiday House

Published On

2009-09-15



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