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Children's Nonfiction Exploration & Discovery

The Biography of Rice

by (author) John Zronik

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2005
Category
Exploration & Discovery, Cooking & Food, General
Recommended Age
10
Recommended Grade
5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778725183
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $10.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778724827
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $25.95

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Children will be amazed to learn how many millions of people around the world depend on rice as an important staple in their diet. The Biography of Rice shows how the plant originally from Southeast Asia has made a remarkable journey since ancient times and is now grown in countries around the world. Full-color photos and illustrations help tell the story of rice including where and how it is grown, and the history of the rice trade.

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