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Provides an introduction to corn, where and how it is grown, how it is eaten, and its many uses in the home, school, and in industry.

The myths and history, the culture and agriculture, the art and science of America's quintessential crop.--Cover.

The author provides examples from real patients and doctors to show how the health care system delivers huge amounts of unnecessary and expensive care that results in the death of thousands of patients each year.

Describes the different types of trees and plants that grow in the layers of the rain forest; the fruits, nuts, and vegetables they provide; and what threatens their survival.

Describes the major types of forests on Earth, their current status, and the environmental problems they face.

Relates the scientific accomplishments of George Washington Carver.

Introduces some notable forests and woodlands around the world, including the taiga in Russia, the eucalyptus woodlands in Australia, and the mangrove forests of Central and South America.

Discusses the importance of trees as sources of food, oxygen, and other essential things.