The Story of Seeds
Our food is in crisis. What will you do to protect it?
Published on 1. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-358-12017-9 (ISBN)
Description
Something as small as a seed can have a world-wide impact. As the world becomes more aware of the threats climate change, genetic modification, and deforestation have on the longevity of our natural resources, young readers must rally to preserve our food and world. Readers of Michael Pollan will thoroughly enjoy the depth and fascinatingly intricate social economy of seeds.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Second Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-358-12017-9 (9780358120179)
DOI
9780358120179
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Other editions
Additional editions
Nancy Castaldo
Story of Seeds
From Mendel's Garden to Your Plate, and How There's More of Less to Eat Around the World
E-Book
02/2016
Clarion Books
€9.49
Available for download
Person
Nancy Castaldo has been writing about the planet for decades. She’s contributed to the Sierra Club Waste Paper, NRDC’s Personal Action column, and others. She is the author of many STEM books including, Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World, Back from The Brink: Saving Animals From Extinction, and Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Website: nancycastaldo.com
Twitter: @NCastaldoAuthor
Instagram: @naturespeak