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The Truth Behind Gmos

AUTHOR Smundak, Katharina
PUBLISHER Rosen Central (12/30/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

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Because the term "GMO" comes up in debates about food, it is important to understand the term. If you are curious about whether or not GMO foods are good or bad, keep in mind that 92 percent of corn in the U.S. is GMO corn. This enlightening book will help your readers by defining what GMO crops are, how they differ from past agricultural production methods, what scientists think about their effects on humans, and why they are so controversial. GMOs are fundamental to our current food system; this stimulating book explains why.
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ISBN-13: 9781499439298
ISBN-10: 1499439296
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 48
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 7.30 x 0.40 x 9.40 inches
Weight: 0.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Business & Economics | Industries - General
Grade Level: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.1
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal: 338.17
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017019021
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Because the term "GMO" comes up in debates about food, it is important to understand the term. If you are curious about whether or not GMO foods are good or bad, keep in mind that 92 percent of corn in the U.S. is GMO corn. This enlightening book will help your readers by defining what GMO crops are, how they differ from past agricultural production methods, what scientists think about their effects on humans, and why they are so controversial. GMOs are fundamental to our current food system; this stimulating book explains why.
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