A lighthearted chronicle of how foods have transformed human culture throughout the ages traces the barley- and wheat-driven early civilizations of the near East through the corn and potato industries in America.

"The American bald eagle is the United States' national bird and emblem. You can see eagles on United States currency, official mail, and other important documents. But how did it receive such an honor? In this book, readers will learn why the United States needed an emblem, how the bald eagle was chosen, and more. A timeline helps readers see how this spectacular bird came to be so important to the American people."--