The Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Readers Edition

Name: The Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Readers Edition
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (942 reviews)
Author: Michael Pollan

by Michael Pollan

Nonfiction Young Adult

4.5 (942)

4.5 stars from 942 reviews. Top 91% of Nonfiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You're curious about where food actually comes from and want to understand the hidden systems behind supermarket shelves.
You care about climate change and environmental impact and are looking for concrete ways to make a difference through everyday choices.
You enjoy investigative stories and learning how industries work behind the scenes through real examples and data.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for quick recipes or a diet plan rather than exploring the systems that produce food.
You find dense non-fiction difficult to engage with without a strong narrative hook or story-driven approach.
You'd rather not examine the environmental cost of your current eating habits.

About this book

This young readers' adaptation of Michael Pollan's food-chain exploration examines the question "What's for dinner?" by investigating food production from multiple angles. The book takes readers behind the scenes of fast food, big organic operations, small farms, and hunting and gathering practices. Pollan, a journalist, encourages readers to consider both the personal and global implications of their food choices. The book includes photographs, graphs, and visuals to illustrate its content and presents a message about taking charge of national eating habits.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 294 days.

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Currently around #21K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 32% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 942 reviews

Gaining approximately 3 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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