Biography of Rice

From wild plants in Asia and Africa, to its cultivation by ancient peoples 8,000 years ago, rice has helped shape the course of history. Children will learn how rice is grown, harvested, processed, and sold. Clear, descriptive images show how rice is a vital food crop for millions of people worldwide. Topics include - What is a commodity? - Where did rice originate, and where is it grown today? - how rice is harvested, manufactured, and processed - rice products, including rice paper - the importance of rice as a staple food crop - new environmentally sensitive methods of growing rice