pesticides

Examines the history and uses of pesticides, their advantages and disadvantages, their regulation, and the idea that they are a necessary risk in order to feed the world.

Readers will learn about steps they can take to know where the food they eat comes from, how to support locally grown fruit and vegetables, how to read labels, and how to safely handle their produce once it is in their home.

Surviving in the wild can be tough, thankfully some of the most rare animals on the planet now have science on their side. Readers explore the science behind combating animal extinction in this exciting, high-interest volume. Readers will discover what science is doing to help keep endangered animals from disappearing altogether.

Offers details about the life of marine biologist, environmentalist, and author Rachel Carson and discusses the influence of her book "Silent Spring.".

"Background on Rachel Carson; The environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary perspectives in the environment"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the uses of pesticides, the dangers they may pose to our food supply, and governmental restrictions imposed on those considered harmful.

Discusses the problems created by the use of pesticides to grow food crops and the benefits of organic farming.

An introduction to pesticides. Describes the dangers of pesticide use and looks at alternatives.

Explores Silent Spring's historical context and its influence on and repercussions for the world. Silent Spring not only exposed the dangers of pesticides but became one of the most influential manifestos on environmental issues.