Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Clendenan, Megan

Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781623544805)

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Format: Hardcover
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Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Clendenan, Megan

Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

$17.99
Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Clendenan, Megan

Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

$17.99
Format: 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 conservationalists, 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.

Author: Megan Clendenan
ISBN-10: 1623544807
ISBN-13: 9781623544805
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
By Megan Clendenan
By Megan Clendenan
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Megan Clendenan studied sociology, English, and environmental planning and has worked for nonprofit organizations focused on environmental law, women's empowerment, mental health, and urban food security. As a children's book author, she loves writing nonfiction that explores the connections between history, society, and the environment. She is the author of Design Like Nature: Biomimicry for a Healthy Planet, Fresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a Healthy Environment, and Cities: How Humans Live Together. She lives near Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family and two fuzzy orange cats. This is her first picture book.

Brittany Cicchese enjoys capturing emotion above all else, from expressive portraits to moody illustrations. She is the illustrator of The Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale and No More Se?ora Mim?. When Brittany isn't sketching or writing, you can find her working at the library, reading a good fantasy or sci-fi book, or hiking around the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Brittany lives in Denver, Colorado. www.brittanycicchese.com

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