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40 pp.
| Whitman |
September, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-7549-9$16.95
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4-6
Bial describes the wondrous properties of soybeans, justifying their classification as "super food." He also explains how they can be used to make ink, plastics (Henry Ford commissioned a "soybean car"), and biodiesel. The book's clean layout includes many clear, bright photographs. It's a specialized subject, but interested readers will find that the book provides much to chew on. Bib., ind.