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Corn is Maize describes the way corn is grown today and the ways in which corn has been grown in America for thousands of years. Originally written in 1976, Aliki's book remains an excellent resource for elementary school readers.
Opening with a modern farmer, Aliki includes inset illustrations that bring more detail and allows the reader to learn more, if they wish. The text includes information on the way archeologists figured out how corn was domesticated, the various ways in which the Natives grew and used corn, and even how that information was shared with the Pilgrims.
Aliki is the award winning author of many, many children's books. This book falls into line with her previous work, combining attention to detail in the illustrations with excellent informative text.
This book is perfect for the second grade seed growing unit many schools undertake, especially as it shows the various ways in which corn was planted (with a bean stalk, over a fish, in a mound with 2 to 5 seeds). Those pages are perfect for introducing the idea of testing several items at once and discussing experimentation. Excerpts from this book would also be useful for Thanksgiving units.
This book is recommended for schools and public libraries serving the primary grades.
Opening with a modern farmer, Aliki includes inset illustrations that bring more detail and allows the reader to learn more, if they wish. The text includes information on the way archeologists figured out how corn was domesticated, the various ways in which the Natives grew and used corn, and even how that information was shared with the Pilgrims.
Aliki is the award winning author of many, many children's books. This book falls into line with her previous work, combining attention to detail in the illustrations with excellent informative text.
This book is perfect for the second grade seed growing unit many schools undertake, especially as it shows the various ways in which corn was planted (with a bean stalk, over a fish, in a mound with 2 to 5 seeds). Those pages are perfect for introducing the idea of testing several items at once and discussing experimentation. Excerpts from this book would also be useful for Thanksgiving units.
This book is recommended for schools and public libraries serving the primary grades.
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