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Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Explores the nature of food politics, covering such topics as factory and industrial farming, the effect of climate change on the food supply, genetic engineering, and how the needs of the world's starving population can be met
4) Eat smart!
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"There is a variety of delicious food in the world, but it is not an unlimited resource. Full-color photographs and text guide readers as they discover the importance of being careful with food waste, occasionally opting for a meat-free meal option, and buying foods locally when possible."--Amazon.
5) Famine
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Describes the causes and consequences of famines, and various ways in which the international community can lessen the impact of famines and even prevent them.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press is an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn about the second UN Sustainable Development Goal, what it takes to commit to ending hunger by 2030, and dive deep into food security, improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words,...
Author
Series
Publisher
The University of South Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the real life story of Katie Stagliano's aspirations to end world hunger by starting her own vegetable farm, eventually raising a forty-pound cabbage and donating it to a local soup kitchen." --
11) Eating local
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever shopped for fruits, vegetables, or meat at a local farmers' market? Or maybe your family picks up a weekly box of fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers in a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. So what does it mean to eat local, why is it a good idea, and how can you participate in your own community?" --
Explains what it means to eat local and why eating local is good for the environment.
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Throughout the world, millions of people face food insecurity every day. Although the United States is a prosperous country, it is not immune to this problem. Concerns about where their next meal is coming from plague hundreds of thousands of Americans. Understanding what food insecurity means is the first step toward solving it . . . text and . . . fact boxes give readers a better understanding of the facts surrounding this often complex issue....
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Scientists believe that the survival of bees is at risk. What has put bees at risk and should we care? Bees are responsible for pollinating about 70 of the 100 crops that feed 90% of the world. Without bees nearly half the world could starve. In this book, find out how scientists are working on ways to keep bees healthy. STEM career opportunities are featured. Includes a glossary and references for additional reading.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Modern farming allows us to buy almost any kind of food at any time of the year. But this convenience comes at a cost. This important book shows how we can farm and grow food without harming the planet. Case studies show how scientists are investigating ways to prevent the problems modern farming creates, including pollution from chemicals used for growing crops, clear cutting of rainforests to make space for grazing and farmland, and contributing...
Series
Publisher
H.W. Wilson
Pub. Date
1975.
Language
English
Description
Articles, addresses, and excerpts from books explore the world's food crisis, means of increasing food supply, interrelation between population and food supply, and the role of the United States and United Nations with special reference to the 1974 World Food Conference.
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