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The Story of Seeds by Nancy Castaldo

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The Story of Seeds

Our Food Is in Crisis. What Will You Do to Protect It?

Nancy Castaldo

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 14, 2020

Reading lane: Botany for Teens

Something as small as a seed can have a world-wide impact.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Seeds, With Stakes

A close look at seeds opens onto food, environmental change, and the choices around preservation.

Come here for

  • The intricate social economy of seeds
  • Connections between seeds, food, and natural resources

Expect

  • Climate change, genetic modification, and deforestation in view
  • A science-minded look at what seed preservation means

Book Details

Authors
Nancy Castaldo
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 14, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Botany for Teens · Earth Science for Teens
Reading lane
Botany for Teens

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Publisher Categories

  • Careers

  • History

  • People & Places for Teens

  • Green Living for Teens

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  • School & Education for Teens

  • Botany for Teens

  • Earth Science for Teens

  • Conservation & Environment for Teens

About This Book

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.

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