Farming and the Environment

Food and Farming

This fascinating book explains the relationship between farming and the environment. Young readers will learn how every farm, no matter how large or small, is part of an ecosystem. They'll see how farms shape the environment, and how farmers are developing environmentally-friendly ways of producing food. The impact of global warming is presented in a balanced manner. Bright photographs, maps, and graphic organizers support the main text.

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Series Review: Food and Farming
"Carbon footprints, greenhouse gases, land clearance issues, bio fuels, and worldwide concerns encourage reading and reference use. Case study boxes, graphs, world maps, and ecological concerns make this a far-reaching series."
--Library Media Connection
Library Bound Book List: $28.93 / S&L: $21.70

Reading Level: 4-5

Interest Level: 4-8

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-6153-2577-1
Author : Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury
Copyright : 2011
Language : English
Category : Technology, Science
Pages : 32
Trim : 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Dewey : 630.28
ATOS : 7.6
ARPoints : 1
Subject : Technology, Science
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF037020
Graphic Organizers • For Further Information Section • Annotated Illustrations • Index • Maps • Web Sites • Glossary

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