crops

Text and accompanying photographs explain why we should be concerned with the loss of diversity among plants and animals. Explores what biodiversity does for us, how it is threatened, and, most important, how we can preserve it.

Contains photographs and facts about how different crops grow, how they are harvested, and how they are used.

Explains what scientifically engineered foods are, describes the possibilities genetic engineering offers, and discusses related controversies.

Discusses some of the risks associated with genetically engineered food in terms of human health hazards, and outlines practical steps and strategies consumers can take to protect themselves from the possible dangers of foods derived from genetically modified organisms.

Melissa, a young girl, tells what it is like to live on a crop farm, and provides information about growing, picking and marketing crops.

A collection of articles and essays that explore the controversy surrounding the production and distribution of genetically modified crops and foods.

Ephie and his father hope hard times are over when they plant and harvest a splendid potato crop, but their dreams of presents and new clothes must be put aside when the crop fails to sell.

Explains how Monsanto, a chemical company, used three young scientists to create bioengineered plants in order to make more money, and discusses the negative effects their greed will have on the world's food supply.

Explains the science behind genetically engineered foods, discussing how new crops are developed by breeding and by genetic engineering, and examining the debate over whether genetically engineered foods are safe for humans.

Discusses the effect that quinine, sugar cane, tea, cotton, and the potato have had on the course of humanity.