The Story of Seeds: Our Food Is in Crisis. What Will You Do to Protect It? Contributor(s): Castaldo, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0358120179 ISBN-13: 9780358120179 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Young Adult Nonfiction | Careers - Young Adult Nonfiction | Recycling & Green Living |
Dewey: 581.467 |
Lexile Measure: 1110 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 7.9" (0.55 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Teen - Topical - Inspiration - Holiday - Earth Day |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 179469 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Castaldo, Nancy: - 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. Visit her at nancycastaldo.com, on Twitter @NCastaldoAuthor, and on Instagram @naturespeak. |