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48 pp.
| Norwood |
July, 2009 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-59953-343-8$25.27
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4-6Great Idea series.
These books look at preserving, protecting, and perfecting crops. Sunscreen follows the development of a product that shades plants from too much sun; Vault discusses local and global efforts to sustain and improve vegetation. "Did You Know?" sidebars and illustrations add to accessibility for readers, but babyish book design may deter them. Vault includes a reading list. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Idea titles: The Seed Vault and Sunscreen for Plants.