Aliki. Corn is Maize. HarperCollins Children's Books, 1986. The story of how ancient Indian farmers discover a wild grass plant, use it in their lives, and eventually share it with the new settlers of America.
Alarcon, Francisco X. Laughing Tomatoes. Children's Book Press, 2005. Selected poems, in both English and Spanish, relate to different food products, such as tomatoes, corn, and chiles.
Basel, Roberta. From Corn to Cereal. Capstone Press, 2006. Follow the journey of cereal from corn to the table.
Buckley, Marvin. Corn. National Geographic, 2001. Learn how corn is grown and what it is used for in this primary reader.
Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Native American Gardening: Stories, Projects and Recipes for Families. Fulcrum Publishing, 1996. Stories, projects, and recipes that relate to Native Americans from North America. Each story relates to one aspect of gardening, such as soil preparation or harvest.
Ehlert, Lois. Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z. Voyager Books, 1993. An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables from apricot and artichocke to yam and zucchini.
Hall, Margaret. Corn. Sagebrush, 2003. Find out where corn is grown and how it gets from the farm to your table.
Hunter, Sally M. Four Seasons of Corn: A Winnebago Tradition. Lerner Publications Company, 1996. Enjoy learning how the Native American Winnebagos grow and process corn and the traditions they have.
Jennings, Patrick. The Ears of Corn. Holiday House, 2003. Ike and Mem stay on their grandparent's farm for the weekend and learn a whole new meaning of cooperation.
Paulsen, Gary. The Tortilla Factory. Voyager Books, 1998. Simple text and painting tell the story of tortillas from corn seed to plant and then factory to store.
Pickering, Robin. I Like Corn. Children's Press, 2000. In this introductory reader, children learn through colorful photographs about the many foods made of corn.
Robson, Pam. What's For Lunch? Corn. Children's Press, 1998. Learn how corn is grown and how people eat it.
Rockwell, Ann. One Bean. Sagebrush Education Resources, 2003. This primary reaader introduces children to the life cycle of the bean plant.
Royston, Angela. Life Cycle of a Bean. Sagebrush Education Resources, 2001. Learn what happens when you first plant a bean seed, why it flowers, and how new beans are made.
Saunders-Smith, Gail. Beans. Capstone Press, 1997. Learn the life cycle of the green bean in this primary reader that has color photographs.
Schuh, Mari C. The Meat and Beans Group. Capstone Press, 2006. Using the USDA's MyPyramid, learn how meat and beans should be part of your diet.
Stevens, Jan Romero. Carlos and the Cornfield, Carlos Y La Milpa De Maiz. Rising Moon Books, 1999. This book with both English and Spanish text, describes how Carlos learns about working in a cornfield.
Wolfman, Judy. Life on a Crop Farm. Lerner Publishing Company, 2001. Learn the best way to pick asparagus and when to pick sweet corn and learn about the planting, picking, and selling of the produce we eat.
Connecticut Department of Agriculture website: www.ct.gov/doag
National Corn Growers Association 1000 Executive Parkway, #105 St. Louis, Missouri 63141-6397 Phone: 314-275-9915 Fax: 314-275-7061 website: www.ncga.com * "Exploding with New Uses" poster and general brochure * "The World of Corn" statistical booklet of corn facts * "Corn Growers and the Environment," grades 7-12 * "Corn - A Natural Renewable Resource Education Kit," grades 4-6. Free with school letter.
Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board 301 Centennial Mall South, 4th Floor P.O. Box 95107 Lincoln, Nebreska 68509 Phone: 800-NECORN1 Fax: 402-471-3345 website: http//cornstalk.nrc.state.ne.us/cornstalk * "Color it Corn," free coloring book, poster and informational flyers on corn uses and products.
The National Gardening Association 180 Flynn Avenue Burlington, Vermont 05401 Phone: 800-538-7476 Fax: 800-863-5962 website: www.garden.org * "Native American Gardening" $15.95 and "Native American Plant Stories" $12.95
The Popcorn Board 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4267 Phone: 877-POPALOT Fax: 312-321-5150 website: www.popcorn.org
Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness 5225 South 16th Street Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: 402-421-4408 website: www.agclassroom.org/ne
Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom 5225 South 16th Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68512 * "So-Ya Want to Learn About Soybeans," lesson plans for grades K, 1-3, and 4-6, $4.
Nebraska Soybean Board 1610 South 70th Street Suite 200 Lincoln, Nebraska 68506-1565 Phone: (800) 852-BEAN Fax: (402) 441-3238 * "The Soybean Solution" teacher's kits with video and poster designed for grade 4.
National 4-H Council Supply Service C/O Crestar Bank Box 79126 Baltimore, Maryland 21279-0126
Food Works 64 Main Street Montpelier, Vermont 05602 Attn: Joseph Kiefer Phone: 802-223-1515 Fax: 802-223-8980 * "The Three Sisters Garden" about Native Americans.
The National Gardening Association 180 Flynn Avenue Burlington, Vermont 05401 Phone: 800-538-7476 Fax: 800-863-5962 website: www.garden.org * "Native American Gardening" $15.95 * "Native American Plant Stories" $12.95
Connecticut Department of Agriculuture (CDoA) Visit the CDoA website to find Connecticut Grown locations and local farms to visit Website: www.ct.gov/doag
The Hayes Corn Maze 151 East Street North Granby, CT 06060 Contact: Stanley or Dorothy Hayes Phone: 860-653-4157 Website: www.hayesmaze.com Answer questions on Granby agriculture and wind your way through the corn maze. Hours: Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday Noon to 9 p.m., Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. Note: Bring your own flashlight for after dark fun in the maze.
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze 260 Quaddick Road Thompson, CT 06277 Contact: Kristin Phone: 860-923-3439 Website: www.quintessentialgardens.com or www.cornmaze.com email: herrootsrundeep@quintessentialgardens.com Learn Water Wisdom in the 2007 Corn Maze with L.L. Bean! As you travel the paths of the maze, you learn about the rivers of the U.S. and the importance of water in our world. We welcome educators to call us to book field trips for grades 4 to high school. Once a teacher calls to book a field trip, I will send the curriculum geared to your grade. This curriculum follows the Connecticut Frameworks, and will make your field trip worthwhile.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center 110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket, CT 06339-3180 Phone: 800-411-9671 Open Daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Website: www.pequotmuseum.org
Massachusetts Association of Roadside Stands John Lee, Allandale Farm 2259 Allandale Road Brookline, Massachusetts 02167 Phone: 617-524-1531 Fax: 617-323-5044
Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom P.O. Box 345 Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771 Contact: Debi Hogan Phone: 508-336-4426 Fax: 508-336-0682 email: dchogan@sprynet.com Website: www.umass/umext/MAC * Lists of apple orchards, dairy farms and squash and pumpkin farms that offer school programs and tours.
Massachusetts Dept. of Food and Agriculture 100 Cambridge Street Boston, Massachusetts 02202 Attn: Janet Christensen Phone: 617-727-3000 ext. 173 Fax: 617-727-7235 email: jchristensen@state.ma.us Website: www.massgrown.org * "Massachusetts Agri-Tourism Directory" listing of 220 farms and the recreational and educational activities they offer.
