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Product Identifiers

PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK

ISBN-100711277710

ISBN-139780711277717

eBay Product ID (ePID)25057233665

Product Key Features

Book TitleWorld That Feeds Us

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / Farm Animals, Recycling & Green Living, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

Publication Year2023

IllustratorHsu, Ginnie, Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorNancy Castaldo

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight25 oz

Item Length11.8 in

Item Width9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews'an engaging, important book that presents the challenges and opportunities facing the world that feeds us.' -- The School Librarian, "A thorough and fascinating look at food production that is certain to bring readers a new sense of gratitude towards food producers for the food on their plate." -- Children's Books Ireland

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromSecond Grade

Grade ToSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal630

Table Of ContentCONTENTS SUSTAINABLE FARMING GREEN FARMING SPRING HERITAGE BREEDS FREE-RANGE SPRING FLOODS CITY FARMS SPRING SOIL CARE TO TILL OR NOT TO TILL? HARVESTING CACAO SUMMER NO-SPRAY WEED CONTROL PEST CONTROL FARMERS MARKETS GREEN ROOF FARM HIGH-TECH ON THE FARM FARM BOTS HARVEST TIME LOOKING TO THE PAST WATERING CROPS PICK YOUR OWN FALL APPLE HARVEST HARVEST HELP COVER CROPS CARING FOR LIVESTOCK PRESERVING FOOD SEED SAVING WINTER WINTER CROPS URBAN INDOOR FARMS CHORES TREE PRUNING SEED SELECTION GREEN ENERGY FISH FARM WINTER FOOD CELEBRATIONS DOING OUR BIT GLOSSARY

SynopsisThe World That Feeds Us is a stylishly illustrated book looking at the workings of green farming methods around the world, exploring the rhythm of sustainable farming throughout the year from city farms, to heritage breeds and farmer's markets., Where does our food come from? Is farming different around the world? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow sustainable farming around the world to discover how farmers from Hawaii, to Sweden, the UK, and beyond grow the fresh and tasty food we enjoy eating. Explore the seasonal workings of farms around the world, and how food can be grown using sustainable methods that focus on quality versus quantity to ensure an environmentally healthy future . The World That Feeds Us explores fascinating farms and farming techniques around the world, including: Global cacao production City farms , on rooftops, and beyond Heirloom crops and heritage breeds Farmer's markets across the globe High-tech machinery such as farmbots A glossary defines key sustainable farming terms. Through this colorful and global look at farming, children will learn how farmers, and us, can make choices to protect the planet , while still enjoying delicious and nutritious food .