Corn
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.37 (519 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823422453 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Yana V. Rodgers said Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children. Gail Gibbons has done it again, this time providing an interesting and substantive contribution to children's non-fiction literature that focuses on corn. The central theme of the book revolves around the four main types of corn (sweet corn, popcorn, flint corn, and dent corn) and how people have put them to use as food sources, animal feeds, fuel, and as additives to other products we do not commonly associate with corn. The book also informs readers of the long history behind corn cultivation, the machines that are used to plant and harvest corn, and the . "This book about corn is charming, colorful and very informative!" according to Deb. When you go to the gas station have you ever noticed a little sign that tells you that your gas has something called ethanol in it? Some of it is made from corn of all things. Of course you know about corn on the cob, canned corn, popcorn, corn oil and corn muffins, but there are many products you might not ever suspect they had corn in them. For example corn can be found in medicine, jams and jellies, paper products, glue, soap and fruit drinks. Hey, corn is a vegetable, not a fruit!In this book we find out all about the history of corn (called maize by th. I learned so much! I read this book with my I learned so much! Thinking Out Loud I read this book with my 4-year-old daughter, and she loved learning about all the different kinds of corns other than the sweet corn that we eat. The illustrations are great, and she liked to pick her own "favorite" corn of each type, based on its shape and colors. My husband and I were floored, too, when we ourselves learned about how each kernel grows on the cob. Fascinating!!This is our first Gail Gibbons book, and it has inspired us to check out more of her books at the library.My only complaint is that the book says some corn is made into "silage", bu. -year-old daughter, and she loved learning about all the different kinds of corns other than the sweet corn that we eat. The illustrations are great, and she liked to pick her own "favorite" corn of each type, based on its shape and colors. My husband and I were floored, too, when we ourselves learned about how each kernel grows on the cob. Fascinating!!This is our first Gail Gibbons book, and it has inspired us to check out more of her books at the library.My only complaint is that the book says some corn is made into "silage", bu
This book offers a cornucopia of information about the history of corn as well as details concerning planting, cultivation, harvesting, and its many uses.. Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes--corn is used in many children's favorite foods. Perennial nonfiction favourite Gail Gibbons turns her spotlight on corn
The author explains the importance of the crop to the ancient Mayans and to the Pilgrims, as well as the many products derived from it today. . Tormohlen, Deerfield Elementary School, Lawrence, KSCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. A simple, yet informative and engaging look at an important food source.—Anne L. From School Library Journal Grade 1–4—Gibbons offers myriad facts about corn, from the most basic to the more complex process of how kernels are actually formed. All rights reserved. Colorful, often humorous pictures show an assortment of people enjoying corn in its many different forms and the equipment used to produce it. The colorful watercolors are sure to attract the attention of even the most reluctant readers. Various spreads are devoted to types of corn, and to planting, pollinating, and harvesting it