Bibliograph

Meatless?, a fresh look at what you eat, written by Sarah Elton ; illustrated by Julie McLaughlin

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Meatless?, a fresh look at what you eat, written by Sarah Elton ; illustrated by Julie McLaughlin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12.

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 2 to 7.

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Meatless?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

954271816

Responsibility statement

written by Sarah Elton ; illustrated by Julie McLaughlin

Sub title

a fresh look at what you eat

Summary

Looks at the world of vegetarianism, exploring the history, culture and philosophy behind the practice of cutting meat from one's diet, including religious reasons. Also explores what the nutritional alternatives to meat are and offers suggestions for how to make meals from breakfast through to dinner without meat

Table Of Contents

Introduction: The day I killed a chicken. A world of meat ; What is a vegetarian, exactly? -- Part one: A history of meat-eating. A ticket to survival ; The meaning of meat ; Religious rules -- Part two: Why go vegetarian?. Animal welfare ; The high cost of meat ; Greenhouse gases ; Enough food for everyone -- Part three: If not meat, then what?. Plant power ; Faux meat- bon appétit! -- Part four: Becoming a vegetarian. A meat-free week ; Telling your friends and family ; Tips from kid vegetarians -- Conclusion. Set the table for everyone. Glossary ; Index, sources, and further reading ; Food for thought

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

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