Shipping Through the Holidays β˜€οΈπŸ“¦

New Year, New You Sale β˜€οΈ- Up to 20% off 500+ books!

The World That Feeds Us

Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The World That Feeds Us by Nancy Castaldo is a captivating children's book that explores the fascinating journey of food from farms to tables around the world. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging narratives, it delves into the various ways food is grown, harvested, and consumed, while highlighting the diverse cultures and climates that influence these processes. This educational read aims to spark curiosity and appreciation for the global food chain among young readers.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$2999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This delightful children's book may appeal to young readers who are curious about where their food comes from and how it's grown. Through engaging illustrations and simple explanations, kids can explore the fascinating journey of food from farm to table. Perfect for those interested in nature, agriculture, and environmental awareness.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The World That Feeds Us

The World That Feeds Us is a stylishly illustrated book looking at the workings of green farming methods around the world, exploring the rhythm of sustainable farming throughout the year from city farms, to heritage breeds and farmers markets.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
Where does our food come from? Is farming different around the world? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow sustainable farming around the world to discover how farmers from Hawaii, to Sweden, the UK and beyond grow the fresh and tasty food we enjoy eating. Explore the seasonal workings of farms around the world, and how food can be grown using sustainable methods that focus on quality versus quantity to ensure an environmentally healthy future. The World That Feeds Us explores fascinating farms and farming techniques around the world, including: Global cacao production City farms, on rooftops and beyond Heirloom crops and heritage breeds Farmers markets across the globe High tech machinery such as farmbots A glossary defines key sustainable farming terms. Through this colourful and global look at farming, children will learn how farmers, and us, can make choices to protect the planet, whilst still enjoying delicious and nutritious food.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The World That Feeds Us by Nancy Castaldo is praised for being both engaging and significant, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in global food production. Reviews commend the book for offering a thorough exploration that instils readers with a newfound appreciation for food producers and the essential role they play.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711277694

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: Fully Illustrated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ginnie Hsu

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Nancy Castaldo has written books about our planet for over 20 years. Her 2016 title The Story of Seeds: From Mendel's Garden to Your Plate, and How There's More of Less To Eat Around The World introduces readers to the importance of seeds, farming and the crisis we currently face. It received the Green Earth Book Award and many other accolades.Ginnie Hsu is an illustrator, designer and educator living in upstate New York. Her work is often inspired by everyday life, nature, human living and well-being. Ginnie also enjoys foraging, yoga and herbalism.

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.