An introduction to the crop of corn, including its history, types, growth and harvesting cycles, and end products.

"Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around corn, the most ubiquitous crop in the United States. It explores corn's many uses, complex supply chain, and attendant environmental debates. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index." --

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.

Presents information about corn snakes, harmless snakes that often stand in for the dangerous copperhead in films and are popular pets, including information on their behavior, their habitat, and the outlook for their future.

"In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the life cycle of corn. Each spread follows and labels steps in the plant's development, from kernel to ears that are ready for harvest. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Corn includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image,...

Find out how Native Americans introduced European settlers to corn and how it has become an important crop to people and animals around the world as you read The Story of Corn.

"Dive deep into the world of masa and learn how to use this essential ingredient in your everyday cooking."--Back cover.

Meet Otto, a young Kernel who's been dreaming about the day he would pop. But what happens when Pop Day finally arrives, and things don't go as planned? When all the Kernels pop except for Otto, he's left wondering what went wrong. Otto returns to his jar, alone, until a delicious smell leads to an exciting discovery. Perhaps Otto didn't need to pop to do everything he'd always dreamed of!