Product Description The New York Times bestseller thatâs changing Americaâs diet is now perfect for younger readers
âWhatâs for dinner?â seemed like a simple questionâuntil journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readersâ adaptation of Pollanâs famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices. In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword and backmatter, The Omnivoreâs Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: Itâs time to take charge of our national eating habitsâand it starts with you.
Pollan rocksOctober 17, 2009 Mom(NY) 50 out of 51 found this review helpful
I originally bought this book for my son as I had read the "adult" version. I think this one may be an easier read for adults who don't really get into foodie/nutrition/enviromental style books. So I would say it is not just for kids!!! Also, this version has a few photos that area great addition.
Great book for both kids and adultsNovember 30, 2009 J. Stinson 13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I previously read the adult version of this book and really enjoyed it. When I saw this I thougth I would give it a try. I have to say that this book is not only easy to underdstand, it also gives me more insight into the book. Love this book, and would suggest everybody read it.
wrong age group listedOctober 18, 2009 KM 36 out of 43 found this review helpful
This is a great book but not for 4-8 year olds as listed above? Amazon do you have the wrong information? This is a Young Adult book, or a family discussion book. Please note before purchasing!
Age GroupOctober 24, 2009 RSBK(Ohio, USA) 24 out of 28 found this review helpful
Just FYI, I saw Michael Pollan in an interview today and he said the target age is 8 to 12 years old. I just ordered this so I have not read it yet, but I read the adult version and thoroughly enjoyed it and am excited about sharing this version with my kids.
The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets Behind What You EatFebruary 3, 2010 Sacramento Book Review(Sacramento, CA) 8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Food has been getting a spanking for quite some time now and America is taking the brunt. We all know the fast food industry has been playing a large role in making the country's youth obese, but how much more do we really know? And what else is the government not telling us? Journalist Michael Pollan has taken it upon himself to find answers to arising questions and to literally experience what it means to grow food, raise chickens and eat differently than the norm. As opposed to his shockingly raw //Omnivore's Dilemma//, the author has toned down the drama and presented a yet still absorbing kid's version. Knowledge is power, and Mr. Pollan doesn't hold back when describing the vicious effects of mass production, preservatives and the danger behind slaughtering animals in inhumane ways. Even as a grown-up the book was not easy to digest--no pun intended--for there is no evading the hard, cold and often brutal truth behind the food chain, but by the end you arise informed enough to make a difference in not just your own life, but possibly in the world as a whole.
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