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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
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The world is now home to more than 7.5 billion people, and the population is growing faster than ever before. Many experts have questioned whether Earth can sustain this growing population, or whether famine and water shortages are an inevitable result. 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. Full-color photographs,...
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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....
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This book explores historical methods for food production and distribution and contrasts it with modern conveniences like supermarkets and home delivery. It also looks at today's practices that focus on convenience, environmental awareness, and sustainability.
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Intensive farming, sometimes called conventional or industrial agriculture, is not good for planet Earth--it's good for big food corporations who make a lot of money farming this way. Is there a better way? In this book, readers learn the basics of intensive farming for both crops and animals, as well as its consequences. The language and content are age-appropriate and paired with beautiful images to inspire care for the natural world around us.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Every year, the world's farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to discover the reasons behind food scarcity. Young readers can join the team to find out why many people deal with food...
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