Corn Crazy

Corn CrazyDiscover the wonders of corn with 'Corn Crazy,' a comprehensive guide that explores the multifaceted uses of corn as a food staple. Designed for Year 1, 2, and 3 children, this engaging text not only delights young readers with historical insights into corn but also introduces essential concepts in biology and nutrition. The 28 page book delves into how corn is cultivated, from the fertilization of kernels to the joyful celebrations of harvests in

Discover the wonders of corn with 'Corn Crazy,' a comprehensive guide that explores the multifaceted uses of corn as a food staple. Designed for Year 1, 2, and 3 children, this engaging text not only delights young readers with historical insights into corn but also introduces essential concepts in biology and nutrition. The 28-page book delves into how corn is cultivated, from the fertilization of kernels to the joyful celebrations of harvests in various cultures. Whether it's corn syrup in sweet treats or tortillas on the plate, 'Corn Crazy' makes learning about food both fun and educational. Perfect for parents and educators wanting to integrate science and health education with an emphasis on food origins, this book employs diagrams and reading strategies to enhance comprehension and engagement. Plus, the phonics section focuses on recognizing sounds, making it an excellent resource for early literacy development. Enrich your child’s learning journey with 'Corn Crazy,' a valuable addition to any classroom or home library.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743201466
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 28


Description:
About this text:Title:Corn Crazy Synopsis:  Corn Crazy explains different ways corn can be eaten and used, and how and where it grows. It describes the history of corn and its importance globally. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 25 Text type: Explanation Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences. Health and Physical Education: Food and nutrition Content vocabulary: cob corn syrup enchiladas fertilised harvested harvests hull husk kernels nachos products silage starch syrup tortillas vegetable High frequency words: Key concepts: Corn is an important food source and is used to make many other products. In some places, corn harvests are celebrated Reading strategies: Using diagrams and maps to gain information from the text Phonics: Identifying the /oo/ sound made by u as in fluid Paired text: The Great Corn Invention Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Corn Crazy / The Great Corn Invention Series: Flying Start to Literacy Alternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contact Digital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sample Series information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills. Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with