grain

The medieval English ballad of John Barleycorn, who after being ploughed under the ground grows up again in the spring to be harvested and ultimately turned into homebrewed ale.

An introduction to different grain products and the part they play in a healthy diet.

Photographs and simple text explains the food pyramid and how eating whole-grain breads and cereal make the heart healthy.

Simple text and photographs present the grain group, the foods in the group, and examples of healthy eating choices.

Introduces grains, their characteristics, healthful benefits, and suggested servings for a balanced diet.

Explains how wheat, rice, and other grains are grown, milled and made into foods and drinks. A brief history of grain is included.

Grasses describe the important jobs that they do, from feeding animals and grain harvesting to making reed furniture and beautifying gardens.