"Feeding the growing population is causing serious problems for the environment. However, people still need to eat. How can people strike a balance between using the land for food and protecting the planet? This accessible and age-appropriate main text provides essential information about this problem and potential solutions. Detailed fact boxes, a helpful glossary, and vibrant, full-color photographs add extra insight into this crucial topic that allows readers to connect what they've learned about in science classes with issues that are currently in the news"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index. Includes glossary.

What is agriculture? -- What is land use? -- Types of farming -- Irrigation -- Soil erosion -- Pesticides -- Pollution -- Biodiversity -- Deforestation -- Global warming -- How we can help.