{"product_id":"just-in-case-saving-seeds-in-the-svalbard-global-seed-vault-hardcover","title":"Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Clendenan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrittany Cicchese\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsst . . . Guess what? 800 miles from the North Pole, buried deep in a mountain, the Svalbard Seed Vault holds priceless treasure. Seeds! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for 5-8-year-old future conservationalists, this is a fascinating glimpse into a unique conservation collection, highlighting the importance of natural resources and protecting planet Earth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Clendenan\u003c\/b\u003e studied sociology, English, and environmental planning and has worked for nonprofit organizations focused on environmental law, women's empowerment, mental health, and urban food security. As a children's book author, she loves writing nonfiction that explores the connections between history, society, and the environment. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eDesign Like Nature: Biomimicry for a Healthy Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a Healthy Environment\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCities: How Humans Live Together\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives near Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family and two fuzzy orange cats. This is her first picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrittany Cicchese\u003c\/b\u003e enjoys capturing emotion above all else, from expressive portraits to moody illustrations. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNo More Señora Mimí.\u003c\/i\u003e When Brittany isn't sketching or writing, you can find her working at the library, reading a good fantasy or sci-fi book, or hiking around the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Brittany lives in Denver, Colorado. www.brittanycicchese.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.4 x 11.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336127865197,"sku":"9781623544805","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/fEHN7wMDVS9781623544805.webp?v=1778915204","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/just-in-case-saving-seeds-in-the-svalbard-global-seed-vault-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}