corn

A young boy wants to grow his own tacos, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow corn and make tortillas.

Examines the United States corn industry through facts, photos, and illustrations. Discusses the industry's history and growth, family farms, harvesting and processing corn, ethanol, and environmental issues in the industry. Includes a timeline, glossary, index, and resources for further information.

Contains the English and Chinese translations of a story in which a young boy chases a bird that stole his lucky grain of corn, meeting a variety of helpful animals along the way.

Describes step-by-step how corn seed becomes corn on the cob.

Young readers will learn that whole grains grow in big, open fields. Corn, barley, and wheat are all grown in America. Discover these and other intriguing facts about whole grains.

Guided by a blue hummingbird, Jade brings an offering to the Mountain Spirit who lives near her village in Mexico, and asks if he will send rain to end the drought that threatens the people. Includes information about the legend on which this story is based and facts about corn; and is presented in English and Spanish.

Introduces young readers to the life cycle of corn.

Farmer Boast, Farmer Bluster, and Farmer Smart fight over who has the best cornfield, until one of them finds a way to win the competition.