Hero for the Hungry: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2022
- ISBN
- 9781948898096
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Feeding Minds Press
ISBN-10
1948898098
ISBN-13
9781948898096
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8057292589
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hero for the Hungry : the Life and Work of Norman Borlaug
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, General, Agriculture / General
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Kalda, Sam
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Synopsis
A moving and informative biography of the 20th-century American agriculture scientist whose innovations in crop varieties founded the Green Revolution and fed hundreds of millions of people around the world - with full-color chapter illustrations and STEM - and history-themed text features throughout. Can a quiet Iowa farm boy grow up to change the world? Norman Ernest Borlaug did. Born in 1914, raised on a small farm, and educated in a one-room schoolhouse, Norman Borlaug learned to work hard and excelled in sports, and later studied forestry in college, eventually becoming a plant scientist. Readers will discover how even from a young age Norman Borlaug dedicated his life's work to ending world hunger. Working in obscurity in the wheat fields of Mexico in the 50s and 60s, Norm and his team developed disease-resistant plants, and when widespread famine threatened India and Pakistan, Norm worked alongside poor farmers, battled bureaucracy, and fearlessly stood up to heads of state to save millions of lives from mass starvation. Often called the "Father of the Green Revolution," Norm helped lay the groundwork for agricultural technological advances that alleviated world hunger, and he went on to win the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1970. He was a true hero for the hungry. Text features throughout the book include: Sidebars on the science of plant hybridization and pathology Norman was using to produce new and better wheat varieties Information on a range of agriculture and plant life concepts, including agronomy, wheat genes, photoperiodism, stem rust, nutrients and more Back matter including a timeline of events and discoveries, and a call to action for readers to think about how they can use science to solve problems and how they can do small things to help with hunger and food waste Hero for the Hungry is excellent for a science class learning about genetics, an agriculture class studying agronomy, or a history or English class looking for a well-written biography on a hero scientist. About the Publisher Feeding Minds Press is a project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, whose mission is to build awareness and understanding of agriculture through education. We focus on helping young readers understand where their food comes from, who grows it, and how it gets to them and believe in cultivating curiosity about food and farming and how agriculture plays a role in our daily lives. All books from Feeding Minds Press have accompanying lessons, activities, and videos to further learning available on their website, https: //www.fb.org., HERO FOR THE HUNGRY: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug is a middle grade nonfiction account of the Nobel Peace Prize winner. HERO showcases Norm's true grit, passion, and use of science for feeding the world which is sure to inspire readers., A moving and informative biography of the 20th-century American agriculture scientist whose innovations in crop varieties founded the Green Revolution and fed hundreds of millions of people around the world - with full-color chapter illustrations and STEM - and history-themed text features throughout. Can a quiet Iowa farm boy grow up to change the world? Norman Ernest Borlaug did. Born in 1914, raised on a small farm, and educated in a one-room schoolhouse, Norman Borlaug learned to work hard and excelled in sports, and later studied forestry in college, eventually becoming a plant scientist. Readers will discover how even from a young age Norman Borlaug dedicated his life's work to ending world hunger. Working in obscurity in the wheat fields of Mexico in the 50s and 60s, Norm and his team developed disease-resistant plants, and when widespread famine threatened India and Pakistan, Norm worked alongside poor farmers, battled bureaucracy, and fearlessly stood up to heads of state to save millions of lives from mass starvation. Often called the "Father of the Green Revolution," Norm helped lay the groundwork for agricultural technological advances that alleviated world hunger, and he went on to win the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1970. He was a true hero for the hungry. Text features throughout the book include: Sidebars on the science of plant hybridization and pathology Norman was using to produce new and better wheat varieties Information on a range of agriculture and plant life concepts, including agronomy, wheat genes, photoperiodism, stem rust, nutrients and more Back matter including a timeline of events and discoveries, and a call to action for readers to think about how they can use science to solve problems and how they can do small things to help with hunger and food waste Hero for the Hungry is excellent for a science class learning about genetics, an agriculture class studying agronomy, or a history or English class looking for a well-written biography on a hero scientist. About the Publisher Feeding Minds Press is a project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, whose mission is to build awareness and understanding of agriculture through education. We focus on helping young readers understand where their food comes from, who grows it, and how it gets to them and believe in cultivating curiosity about food and farming and how agriculture plays a role in our daily lives. All books from Feeding Minds Press have accompanying lessons, activities, and videos to further learning available on their website, Feedingmindspress.com.
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- k***7 (6)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCondition was better than listed. Shipping time was perfect and right away within three days I received it. Value best I could find in months! Use this seller if something is a few bucks more just to make certain you know you’re in good hands! This is a great great seller trustworthy!!
- y***0 (354)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseA++++++ Seller they gave me a great price and shipped it immediately and communicated friendly. Shipping literally took days and when it arrived it was packaged thoughtfully. The book is brand new, never read, so much value for thr price. These guys are great and always have the best inventory. I definitely recommend this seller to anyone who wants quality books at a great price. Thank you for a great transaction.Crystal Grids: Master the secrets of manifestation (#296474555593)