corn

Beanie's grandfather tells him about the failure of the corn crop in 1928 and how he was able to make corn trees grow from whittled corn kernels.

Two children watch a local farmer grow a crop of corn and as the corn develops--from seed to harvest time--so does the friendship between the children and the farmer.

Explains the importance of corn as a crop and examines the rides, pageants, and other activities at a corn festival.

A retelling of the Indian legend which explains why the Navajo always plant a scattering of zinnia flowers among their food crops and respect every spider.

When Angelica's grandmother explains the legends and uses of corn, the three tall stalks in the garden take on new significance.

A portrait of corn that describes its physical makeup, beginnings in Mesoamerica, spread to Europe, growing and harvesting, genetic modifications, products, and diseases and pests.

When he sees the results of not following his father's instructions on the proper way to plant corn, a young boy tries to make things right.

A simple description of how corn was discovered and used by the Indians and how it came to be an important food throughout the world.

Presents the life and career of the geneticist who spent many years studying the cells of maize and in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Provides pictures and information about corn, explaining what it is, how it looks, and how it is planted and grown, discussing the harvesting and processing of corn, and including a recipe for cornbread.