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How humankind first hunted and gathered explains our emergence as a new species and our earliest technology. Our first food systems, from fire to agriculture, tell where we settled and how civilizations expanded. The quest for food for growing populations drove exploration, colonialism, slavery, even capitalism. A century ago, food was industrialized. Since then, new styles of agriculture and food production have written a new chapter of human history,...
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Part memoir, nutritional primer, and political manifesto, this controversial examination exposes the destructive history of agriculturecausing the devastation of prairies and forests, driving countless species extinct, altering the climate, and destroying the topsoiland asserts that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. In order for this to happen, the argument champions eating locally and sustainably...
4) Farmacology
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2013
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In Farmacology, practicing family physician and renowned nutrition explorer Daphne Miller brings us beyond the simple concept of "food as medicine" and introduces us to the critical idea that it's the farm where that food is grown that offers us the real medicine.By venturing out of her clinic and spending time on seven family farms, Miller uncovers all the aspects of farming'from seed choice to soil management'that have a direct and powerful impact...
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In this updated edition of the 2001 classic, Robbins details how much has changed over the past decade, with more of us turning toward plant-based diets. But abuses and hazards remain, and he issues a new call to arms, urging us toward a more sustainable, compassionate world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Blueberries, oranges, and avocados. . . They're all part of the fruits group, and they're all healthy foods! Discover where fruits come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet" --
8) Clean protein: the revolution that will reshape your body, boost your energy--and save our planet
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Outlines a strength-building plan for reshaping the body and promoting health through responsible protein consumption, discussing such topics as the role of protein in nutrition, how much to consume, and where to find clean sources.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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560L
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"Find out how grains are produced, taking the rice we eat as an example. Discover how rice is planted, grown then harvested, and how it is then shipped to supermarkets or stores to land on our tables"--
10) Let's eat green!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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410L
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"Let's Eat Green! shows early fluent readers learn why it's important to eat green with fun and easy ways they can do it every day"-- Provided by publisher.
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Do you consider yourself an environmental ally? Maybe you recycle your household goods, ride a bike, and avoid too much air travel. But did you know that the primary driver of climate change isn't plastics, or cars, or airplanes? Did you know that it's actually our industrialized food system? In this fascinating new book, authors Nil Zacharias and Gene Stone share new research, intriguing infographics, and compelling arguments that support what scientists...
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"Fat, salt, and sugar are a flavor food, not a food group. Learn how much of these flavor foods you should eat to stay healthy and maintain a healthy diet. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. This level 3 guided reader is based on the U.S. government's diet recommendations. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about food and where it comes from. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author...
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How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This intriguing title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of running out helps to ensure the world's food supply. Close-up boxes and case studies illustrate relevant examples of topics such as soil protection, organic vs industrial farming, and overfishing....
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Vegetables keep your skin healthy and help your body fight off illness. Discover the five vegetable groups that help your body to grow strong and maintain a healthy diet. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. This level 3 guided reader is based on the U.S. government's diet recommendations. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about food and where it comes from. Includes table of contents, glossary,...
15) Apples
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IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the cultivation and uses of apples.
16) Fantastic fruits
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"Fruits can help you live longer because they keep your heart healthy. Find out what is in fruits that makes them so fantastic. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. This level 3 guided reader is based on the U.S. government's diet recommendations. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about food and where it comes from. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and word list...
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Describes how to replace modern fruits and vegetables, which are high in starch and sugar and lower in nutrients than earlier generations of the plants, with different varieties, easily located in grocery stores and farmers markets, that have better nutritional value.
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"Proteins helps your body's cells work, but did you know your body can't make protein on its own? Discover tasty protein food choices to help you grow and maintain a healthy diet. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. This level 3 guided reader is based on the U.S. government's diet recommendations. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about food and where it comes from. Includes table of contents,...
19) Great grains
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"Grains give you energy to think and play. Learn about the different types of grains farmers grow and how they help you maintain a healthy diet. Content encourages balance and making healthy choices. This level 3 guided reader is based on the U.S. government's diet recommendations. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about food and where it comes from. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies,...
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As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to increase by 70 percent if, as projected, the world population is around nine billion in 2050. This book explains how climate change and lack of water affect crops, making it difficult to feed people, especially in impoverished areas. Also discussed...
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