| Description |
64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Living green |
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Living green.
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| Summary |
"An exploration of the environmental, health, and social issues of modern agriculture. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index. |
| Contents |
What is conventional agriculture? -- The rise of agribusinesses -- Genetically modified foods -- Environmental effects of conventional agriculture -- What is sustainable agriculture? -- Alternatives to synthetic chemicals -- The organic movement -- The growth of organic agribusinesses -- The pros and cons of organic foods -- The social issues of agriculture -- Making green food choices -- Fruits and vegetables -- Meat and poultry -- Dairy products -- Seafood -- Beans and grains -- Chocolate and coffee -- Where to shop -- Green practices at home -- Going green at school. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.5 3.0 134260. |
| Subject |
Agriculture -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile literature.
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Agriculture -- Health aspects -- Juvenile literature.
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Agriculture -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716614098 |
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071661409X |
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