Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
| AUTHOR | Cicchese, Brittany; Clendenan, Megan |
| PUBLISHER | Charlesbridge Publishing (10/14/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Psst . . . Guess what? 800 miles from the North Pole, buried deep in a mountain, the Svalbard Seed Vault holds priceless treasure. Seeds! Perfect for 5-8-year-old future conservationists, this is a fascinating glimpse into a unique conservation collection, highlighting the importance of natural resources and protecting planet Earth. On the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in Norway, polar bears roam and there are no gardens, forests, or fields. But buried deep underground, the Svalbard Seed Bank protects more than 580 million seeds with plenty of room for more. How and why was the vault built? What's it like inside? How does the vault protect the seeds? Learn about the rescue of the greatest treasure on earth--seeds for our food. An inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.
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ISBN-13:
9781623544805
ISBN-10:
1623544807
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
11.50 x 0.50 x 9.40 inches
Weight:
1.05 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Agriculture
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions
Grade Level:
Kindergarten
- 3rd Grade
Dewey Decimal:
631.521
Library of Congress Control Number:
2024031590
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Psst . . . Guess what? 800 miles from the North Pole, buried deep in a mountain, the Svalbard Seed Vault holds priceless treasure. Seeds! Perfect for 5-8-year-old future conservationists, this is a fascinating glimpse into a unique conservation collection, highlighting the importance of natural resources and protecting planet Earth. On the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in Norway, polar bears roam and there are no gardens, forests, or fields. But buried deep underground, the Svalbard Seed Bank protects more than 580 million seeds with plenty of room for more. How and why was the vault built? What's it like inside? How does the vault protect the seeds? Learn about the rescue of the greatest treasure on earth--seeds for our food. An inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.
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