Corn by Gail Gibbons

Popcorn, tortillas, and . . . fuel from cars? Learn about all the surprising things we make from corn. Find out everything about this versatile and important grain--its history as a crop, the four main types, and how we grow and se it to make everything from food to paper to medicine!

Gail Gibbons offers up a cornucopia of information on this simple, significant grain. Dive into the history of its cultivation, the way its pollinated and grows, and the many ways we harvest and use it. Whether its in small family gardens or huge industrial fields, corn is a fascinating, versatile crop.

Ages 4-8
Paperback
32 pages
Color images
ISBN: 978-0-8234-2245-6

About the author: About the author: Gail Gibbons was born in 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois, and displayed artistic talent from an early age. She frequently visited the Chicago Art Institute, which nurtured her passion for art. Gibbons studied graphic design at the University of Illinois, where she was inspired by a professor who was a professional children's book illustrator. She married Glenn Gibbons at age 21 and began her career in television graphics and set design.

Image description: The cover illustration features a wooden crate that overflows with ears of corns. There are a bunch of corn ears in front of the crate. The author's name is printed on the crate, and the title is printed in the blue sky.