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

By: Megan Clendenan

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Synopsis: 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 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 32 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781632894236
Related ISBNs:: 9781623544805
Publisher:: Charlesbridge
Date of Addition:: 10/14/25
Copyrighted By:: Megan Clendenan
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade
Reading Age:: 5–8
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Illustrated by:: Brittany Cicchese