Middle school readers will discover all the challenges in food and water production that humans face today, and learn about global efforts to battle the threat of food shortages.
"The year is 2052. A group of young chefs is hoping to make new breakthroughs in the world of sustainable foods. They are a part of an international online cooking community called The Flavorium. Each dish they make uses eco-friendly (and sometimes gross!) ingredients. The results aren't always pretty, but The Flavorium is determined to create a sustainable future. They will do anything--and eat anything--to solve global environmental issues"--Provided by publisher.
Outlines the importance of making healthy, well-balanced food choices and discusses how to choose a wide variety of nutritional foods when shopping. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
This young readers adaptation of Pollan's famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices.
"In this . . . look at the race to secure the global food supply, environmental journalist and professor Amanda Little tells the defining story of the sustainable food revolution as she weaves together stories from the world's . . . innovators on the front lines of food science, agriculture, and climate change"--Provided by publisher.
". . . presents current agricultural problems that could impact our world in the future. By learning about things like deforestation, soil erosion, and decreasing biodiversity, students will understand sustainability and climate change .. ."--Provided by publisher.
Examines types of foods from ancient times to today, describing how they were prepared and used. Features color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, a timeline, a recipe, and further resources.
"How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This . . . title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of running out helps to ensure the world's food supply. Close-up boxes and case studies illustrate . . . examples of topics such as soil protection, organic vs industrial farming, and overfishing"--Provided by publisher.
Charts the milestones in the development of food production and farming methods in a narrative timeline format. Features: glossary, additional resources, and index.
