A cornucopia of highly informative two page chapters on the history, types, uses, characteristics, processes, and culture surrounding corn.  Does this sound like a less-than-stimulating topic?  Not in the least.  The actual size of primitive Mexican corn cobs 7,000 years ago were about 1 inch long!  Cobs grew larger as the crop was cultivated.  One thousand year old popcorn kernels, when dampened, will still pop!  The annual value of corn crops in the USA is ten times larger than the gold mined in the country.  Along side the fascinating fabulous facts are a myriad of humor filled, cheerful illustrations peppered on each two page spread.  Unfortunately, I was surprised to note the absence of a glossary  or index in the back matter.  (There are sources and credits.)  Still, this little 32 page book has all you need to know about one of the most a’maizing’ food of our times.