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Catching and Raising Seafood

by Patrick CATEL
978-1-4329-5102-3. ea vol: 56p. (Ethics of Food Series). charts. diags. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. Heinemann/Raintree. 2011. PLB $33.50; pap. $9.99. LC number unavailable.
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Gr 5–8—"What should I eat today?" is a question health-conscious middle school students can better answer after digesting the cutting-edge, comprehensive content conveyed in these titles. In the first book, Bliss discusses sustainability issues inherent in seafood production, and in the second, genetically modified foods such as "frankenfruits" and the extensive use of food additives. Catel investigates animal rights and ethical treatment while offering a comprehensive overview of livestock production. The books all have color photos and color-coded text boxes that incorporate compelling case studies and anecdotal information. These volumes are ideal for health modules, agricultural studies, and life-science curriculums.—Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME
Beginning with a brief historical perspective, these books discuss the benefits and drawbacks of agribusiness, sometimes posing ethical questions to the reader. Farming relates the pros and cons of using advances such as genetically modified foods and chemical fertilizers, while Livestock illuminates the treatment and uses of animals. The occasionally dry text is livened up by plenty of color photos and charts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Ethics of Food titles: Farming Vegetables and Grains and Raising Livestock.
Reviewed by Kathryn Diman , Feb 01, 2012

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