Facts and illustrations tell the story of corn, the giant of grains.

The overlooked discovery -- An a-maize-ing grain -- Farmers' favorites -- Rainbows of corn -- Poppin' through the ages -- Growing to the sun -- Treasure in the wind -- Harvesting corn -- Bushels of corn -- A cornucopia of uses -- A menu of maize -- Guiding hands -- Sharing corn culture -- Corn country.