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Life and Times of Corn by Charles Micucci (2009, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100618507515

ISBN-139780618507511

eBay Product ID (ePID)72033444

Product Key Features

Book TitleLife and Times of Corn

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicScience & Nature / Flowers & Plants, Cooking & Food, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, Science Fiction, Science & Technology

Publication Year2009

IllustratorMicucci, Charles, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorCharles Micucci

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight22.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2008-040466

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Who knew those little kernels contained so much history and lore? In a conversational and lively narrative, the author follows the growth, cultivation and shocking number of uses of this "a-maize-ing" plant. Sensitive to children's sensibilities, he delights in explaining large statistics . . . In a clear, logical order, punctuated by timelines, maps and fun corn facts, the author introduces the history and life cycle of this staple. Columbus sought gold when he came to the New World; little did he know how much those yellow kernels were really worth . . . Informational picture book."-- Kirkus Reviews ". . . entertaining and informative mix of bite-size scientific and historical facts and mouth-watering watercolors . . . Along with a dazzling variety of multicolored cobs and kernels, the pictures feature animated scarecrows and human figures planting, harvesting, and, most of all, chowing down on this worldwide staple . . . young readers will never take their morning cornflakes for granted again."-- Booklist, "Who knew those little kernels contained so much history and lore? In a conversational and lively narrative, the author follows the growth, cultivation and shocking number of uses of this "a-maize-ing" plant. Sensitive to children's sensibilities, he delights in explaining large statistics . . . In a clear, logical order, punctuated by timelines, maps and fun corn facts, the author introduces the history and life cycle of this staple. Columbus sought gold when he came to the New World; little did he know how much those yellow kernels were really worth . . . Informational picture book."- Kirkus Reviews ". . . entertaining and informative mix of bite-size scientific and historical facts and mouth-watering watercolors . . . Along with a dazzling variety of multicolored cobs and kernels, the pictures feature animated scarecrows and human figures planting, harvesting, and, most of all, chowing down on this worldwide staple . . . young readers will never take their morning cornflakes for granted again."- Booklist, "Who knew those little kernels contained so much history and lore? In a conversational and lively narrative, the author follows the growth, cultivation and shocking number of uses of this a-maize-ing plant. Sensitive to children's sensibilities, he delights in explaining large statistics . . . In a clear, logical order, punctuated by timelines, maps and fun corn facts, the author introduces the history and life cycle of this staple. Columbus sought gold when he came to the New World; little did he know how much those yellow kernels were really worth . . . Informational picture book."- Kirkus Reviews ". . . entertaining and informative mix of bite-size scientific and historical facts and mouth-watering watercolors . . . Along with a dazzling variety of multicolored cobs and kernels, the pictures feature animated scarecrows and human figures planting, harvesting, and, most of all, chowing down on this worldwide staple . . . young readers will never take their morning cornflakes for granted again."- Booklist

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToThird Grade

Dewey Decimal633.1/5

SynopsisWhat grain has seeds in all colors of the rainbow, can grow twenty feet high, is often harvested by moonlight, and is more valuable to the United States than gold? As the New York times Book Review said, "Micucci knows how to grab his audience" and is "canny about organizing his material." Building upon his successful series of creative science for the younger grades, the author-illustrator of the LIFE AND TIMES series focuses on the science, uses and history of American's most prevalent crop. A master of fascinating trivia, he knows just how to draw readers in and expand on a seemingly small topic., Micucci's signature combination of fascinating facts and cheerful illustrations tell the story of this rock star of grains and its rich history in America.

LC Classification NumberSB191.M2M435 2009