Just in Case
Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
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 unique conservation, 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The critical importance of seed-saving is the focal point of this interesting picture book profile of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the "priceless treasure" it protects. Outlining the development of the remote vault, from planning and construction to the logistics of making seed deposits, early narration carefully balances context ("Seeds are.../ history./ And they are the future") and utility ("Seeds need a safe,/ just in case"), while inset boxes provide facts. Cicchese's digital artwork takes the blended appearance of oil pastels across documentary-style scenes (of a family growing produce, a construction crew toiling). Clendenan's tone turns wonder-filled as text concludes with recognition of the global service Svalbard provides "for you, for me,/ for everybody." Characters are portrayed with various skin tones. Back matter includes an author's note. Ages 5–8.
