corn

College friends Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to their hometown of Greene, Iowa to learn how corn has found its way into so many foods in the U.S., and grow an acre of corn with help from farmers, fertilizer, government aid, and genetic engineering.

Relates the history of corn and its various uses and examines the plant's appearance, structure, growth, and development.

Simple text and color illustrations describe the features of corn plants, the changes that occur during growth and harvest, and the use of corn as food. Presented in English and Spanish.

Presents a children's book for early readers that traces the production of cereal from corn to the finished product.

Examines the history, cultivation, and uses of corn.

Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naivet?, college buddies Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa, to find out how the modest corn kernel conquered America. With the help of real farmers, powerful fertilizer, government aid, and genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hidden truths about America's modern food system.

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.

Introduces young readers to the lifecycle of corn and other edible seed plants; and includes a vocabulary of new words along with definitions.

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.

Describes the process of corn production, including planting the kernels, tending and harvesting the crop, and transporting the corn to the grocery store so that it may be bought and eaten.