The Biography of Corn
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
Maize, or corn, was the staple food of many early cultures in South America, Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean. The Biography of Corn will teach young readers how the farming of corn spread to the rest of the world and how corn may be one answer to today's problem of fossil fuel consumption. Interesting facts and full-color maps show where in the world corn is grown. Topics include - What is a commodity? - where corn originated - the different varieties of corn - early and present-day methods of growing corn - the many products made from corn - how corn is currently being used to create cleaner fuel - the impact of growing corn on the environment Teacher's guide available.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0778725278
ISBN13:9780778725275
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Crabtree Classics
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.38 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
