
Book
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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School & Education for Teens
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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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