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Urban farming / by Rebecca Rissman ; content consultant, Susan Oh.

Rissman, Rebecca, (author.).

Summary:

"Urban Farming helps readers trace the history of farming in urban areas, understand why we do it, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 9781624038686
ISBN: 1624038689
Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	City farms -- The history of urban farming -- How urban farms function -- The perks and pitfalls of urban farming -- Urban farming and your life.
Target Audience Note:	890L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.7 1 175697.