Potatoes on Rooftops - Couverture rigide

Dyer, Hadley

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1554514258 ISBN 13 : 9781554514250

Editeur : Annick Press Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

From high school students to high-rise dwellers, people--including Michelle Obama--are discovering innovative ways to grow fresh, healthy, and delicious fruit and vegetables at home, in community gardens, and at school. This brisk, informative overview explains how farming in the city is not only fun, but also important for the planet. There are many ways to farm in the city: a Detroit high school program teaches students to grow food and raise chickens; in Tokyo, a bank vault was converted into an underground greenhouse; in Nairobi, local youth transformed part of a slum into a garden that helps feed their families. Read about modern inventions such as futuristic pod greenhouses, food-producing wall panels, and industrial-sized composters. Short, kid-friendly descriptions and vibrant photos and illustrations keep the pace moving and the tone light. Toronto Public Health and FoodShare, two respected agencies, both have contributed to the book. Potatoes on Rooftops is the perfect book to get you thinking about how you, too, can grow food in the city.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Annick Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1554514258
• ISBN 13: 9781554514250
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Martchenko Michael
• Nombre de pages: 84
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible