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Diet for a Changing Climate

Food for Thought
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The United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs are all food for thought. Learn about the nutritional value of various plant and animal species; visit a cricket farm; try a recipe for dandelion pancakes, kudzu salsa, or pickled purslane; and discover more about climate change, sustainability, green agriculture, indigenous foods, farm-to-table restaurants, and how to be an eco-friendly producer, consumer, and chef. Meet average folks and experts in the field who will help you stretch your culinary imagination!

Product Details

PublisherTwenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Publish DateAugust 01, 2018
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781512481211
Dimensions9.1 X 6.1 X 0.7 inches | 1.0 pounds

About the Author

Sue Heavenrich writes about science and environmental issues and is passionate about insects. She has followed ants in the Arizona desert, tagged bumblebees in the Rocky Mountains, and tallied insects on Cocos Island, Costa Rica. When not writing, she collects data for researchers as a citizen scientist. Heavenrich lives in Upstate New York with her family and an organic garden full of edible weeds and bugs.
Christy Mihaly writes nonfiction books for kids, about topics including moose, redwoods, fashion, and math. She also writes articles, stories, and poetry, and blogs about children's literature. She writes in Vermont, under the supervision of her dog and cat.

Reviews

"A great resource for those exploring environmental issues and seeking ways to combat climate change."--School Library Journal

-- (8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"An optimistic introduction for those who want to 'take a bite out of climate change.'"--Kirkus Reviews

-- (7/12/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Readers interested in embracing invasivorism might want to try their hand at some of the recipes, which include Wild Kudzu Salsa, Pasta and Periwinkles, and Crisp and Crunchy Beetle Croutons."--Booklist

-- (8/29/2018 12:00:00 AM)

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