Blue Peter: Foodwatch

by Martyn Bramwell

Published 7 June 2001
What is going to happen to planet Earth and the future of food and farming? This challenging new book draws attention to the most pressing concerns - and suggests positive ways to produce enough food while protecting the environment.Blue Peter Food Watch explains the issues - from the problems of world hunger to the effect of chemical pest controls and the debate surrounding genetically modified foods. Hands-on experiments show readers how to explore the science behind the facts while action globe suggest ways to make a difference on a daily basis. To highlight what is already being done eyewitness reports from professionals including an organic dairy farmerin New Zealand and a nutritionist in Ethiopia describe how their work is improving the management of the planet. Lively text written in clear non-technical language combines with dynamic images to draw attention to problems and suggest ways to protect our planet for the future. Blue Peter™ & © BBC 1999



Blue Peter: Oceanwatch

by Martyn Bramwell

Published 8 February 2001
What is going to happen to planet Earth and its oceans? This challenging new book draws attention to the most pressing environmental concerns - and suggest positive ways to prevent further damage.Blue Peter Ocean Watch explains the issues - from the threat of overfishing to storm damage and habitat destruction. Hands-on experiments show readers how to explore the science behind the facts while action globes suggest ways to make a difference on a daily basis. To highlight what is already being done eyewitness reports from professionals including a marine biologist in Hawaii and a fisheries protection officer in Australia describe how their work is improving the management of the planet.Lively text written in clear non-technical language combines with dynamic images to draw attention to problems and suggest ways to protect our planet for the future. Blue Peter™ & © BBC 1999