Hero for the Hungry: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug
No. of pages 160
Published: 2022
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"Hero for the Hungry: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug" by Sam Kalda tells the inspiring story of Norman Borlaug, a remarkable figure in the field of agricultural science. Known as the "father of the Green Revolution," Borlaug's groundbreaking work in developing high-yielding crops significantly impacted food security worldwide. The book chronicles his dedication to combating hunger and famine, showcasing his life from humble beginnings to receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Through captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, it highlights his commitment to humanity and the transformative power of science in improving lives and preventing starvation across the globe. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Life And Work Of .
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
There are 160 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2022 by Feeding Minds Press .
Peggy Thomas is the author of more than a dozen books for children and young adults, including Joshua the Giant Frog , a tall tale about the Erie Canal. Ms. Thomas is a frequent speaker in schools and libraries. She lives in Middleport, New York. Layne Johnson has illustrated many acclaimed picture books for children, including Remembering Grandpa by Uma Krishnaswami. He lives in Houston, Texas. Sam Kalda is an illustrator and artist based in Minneapolis. He was born and raised in South Dakota--which sounds much more exotic than it actually is. His commissioned works include editorial, book, advertising and pattern illustration. In 2017, he received a gold medal in book illustration from the Society of Illustrators in New York. His first book, "Of Cats and Men: History's Great Cat-loving Artists, Writers, Thinkers and Statesmen," was published in 2017 with Ten Speed Press.
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