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Three Stalks of Corn

TITLE: Three Stalks of Corn

AUTHOR: Politi, Leo

ILLUSTRATOR: Politi, Leo

PUBLISHER: Charles Scribner's Sons

PLACE OF PUBLICATION: New York COPYRIGHT DATE: 1976

ISBN: 684145723 PRICE: $6.95

CULTURAL GROUP: Hispanic, Mexican THEME: Grandparents

SYNOPSIS:
Angelica's grandmother explains to her the legends and uses of corn. Through her cooking, the grandmother becomes involved with Angelica's school and shares experiences with the children.

CORE BOOK: no

CONTENT CONNECTIONS

SUBJECT: Social Studies	GRADE: 1	TOPIC: Food
ILLUSTRATIVE LESSON
TECHNOLOGY LINK: FIVE A DAY ADVENTURE, CDROM available free from Dole Food Co., Interactive Design and Development, 206 Colony Park, 2001 S. Main St. Blacksburg, Va. 24060.

SUBJECT: Social Studies	GRADE: 3	TOPIC: Mexico
TECHNOLOGY LINK: Use INFORMATION FINDER (World Book Encyclopedia), GROLIER'S MULTIMEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA, or COMPTON'S ELECTRONIC ENCYCLOPEDIA to research additional information on Mexico.

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TITLE: Three Stalks of Corn
AUTHOR: Politi, Leo
ILLUSTRATOR: Politi, Leo
PUBLISHER: Charles Scribner's Sons
PLACE OF PUBLICATION: New York	COPYRIGHT DATE: 1976
ISBN: 684145723	PRICE: $6.95
CULTURAL GROUP: Hispanic, Mexican	THEME: Grandparents
SYNOPSIS: Angelica's grandmother explains to her the legends and uses of corn. Through her cooking, the grandmother becomes involved with Angelica's school and shares experiences with the children.
CORE BOOK: no

Making Multicultural Connections Through Trade Books

Three Stalks of Corn

Making Multicultural Connections
Through Trade Books