Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.3
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
690
Points per Word
0.000725
Page Count
16
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Pair-It Books
Description
A brief overview of corn and how it was first introduced to the pilgrims.
Quick Summary
This little book reveals how a single gift from Native Americans to the Pilgrims helped save the first American colonists from starvation. Kids will enjoy learning the secret behind popcorn, corn bread, and all the tasty corn foods they love today. If your kid enjoys "The Magic School Bus" episodes about food and nature, they'll devour this tasty tale of history. Ideal for kindergarten through third graders, especially ages 5 to 8.