Spring 2024

Food Systems of the Future

From the Set Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

The world population continues to grow, and sources of food that we have come to depend on are increasingly threatened by climate change. Some people fear that there may come a time when there simply will not be enough food to support the earth's human population. However, scientists have been hard at work developing new technologies and techniques to optimize food production and ensure that the food system will be sustainable for years to come. This volume looks at controversial topics related to the science of food, including genetically modified (GM) crops, processed foods, and the quest to find foods that have less of a negative environmental impact.

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Interest Level Grade 9 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 9
Dewey Number 338.1
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level Z
Language English
Publisher Scientific American
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781725350373
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 160
Dimensions 6 x 9
Graphics

SLJ Review of Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

These titles each collect articles on a common topic, and the articles within each book are grouped by theme. For instance, articles on cyberattacks cover big data, infrastructure attacks, white hat hackers, and other areas of interest. Several features make these books useful in the classroom. Reading speed and available time can be accommodated by selecting from the various lengths of articles (ranging from one to 18 pages). Another strength that makes them perfect for classroom debate and discussion is the variety of viewpoints presented. An introduction, a glossary, and a list of sources for further information support each collection. Author information is included with some articles, providing readers with the background and expertise of the writer(s) and their particular perspective on the issue. VERDICT A useful collection for discussion, debate, or research on different aspects of the various topics.