{"product_id":"eating-to-save-the-planet-isbn-9780823452262","title":"Eating to Save the Planet","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow do you change the world for the better? You start small. You start with what is on your plate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we walk down the aisles of a grocery store, most of us don’t think about all the steps it took for each item to get on the shelf. Or how those different steps might impact the environment and even our own health. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith chapters that explore why we eat what we eat, the environmental impact of the meat industry, what terms like \"vegan\" and \"plant-based\" mean, and much more, \u003ci\u003eEating to Save the Planet\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible middle grade nonfiction title for curious eaters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupported by bright illustrations and infographics, this kid-friendly book is all about empowering readers to think critically about the food on their plate--how it got there and why it matters. Whether it's Meatless Mondays at home or advocating for better school lunches, there are plenty of ways for kids to get involved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack matter includes more information on nutrition, resources for further information, a bibliography, sources notes, and an index. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Books for a Better Earth™ Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003eThe writing is direct and accessible, with sidebars to clarify unfamiliar terms. Cartoon-style images depict diverse kids.A gentle but persuasive case for vegan eating.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNever didactic or judgmental, she suggests low-pressure and gradual ways to become vegan or even a part-time vegan. Extensive vegan resources, including famous vegans and protein and nutrient guides, wrap up this thought-provoking and practical guide.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis call to action for the middle grade set is chock full of information and concrete suggestions for kids to participate in the effort to combat climate change. Recommended for young environmental activists and foodies alike.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eAnne Broyles\u003c\/b\u003e is a world traveler, vegan cook, hiker, art lover, avid reader, and children’s book author. Her books for children include \u003ci\u003ePriscilla and the Hollyhocks\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a Bank Street College’s Best Children’s Book of the Year and a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and \u003ci\u003eArturo and the Navidad Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, which received an International Latino Book Award Silver Medal. Anne is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation but can communicate better in Spanish than Cherokee. She lives in Portland, Oregon, in a multigenerational household that also includes three cats and a dog named Clover.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301166567653,"sku":"NP9780823452262","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823452262.jpg?v=1767725843","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/eating-to-save-the-planet-isbn-9780823452262","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}