Just in Case

By Megan Clendenan, Brittany Cicchese (Illustrator)

Discover the hidden vault safeguarding Earth's future with seeds deep in the Arctic.

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32 pages· 1,173 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Journey to the Arctic's hidden vault, where over 580 million seeds lie protected beneath icy mountains. Explore the Svalbard Seed Vault's secrets and its vital role in preserving our planet's future. Why was it built, and how does it safeguard these treasures? Uncover the mysteries of this crucial conservation effort and its potential to save our world.

From the publisher

Psst . . . Guess what? 800 miles from the North Pole, buried deep in a mountain, the Svalbard Seed Vault holds priceless treasure. Seeds! Perfect for 5-8-year-old future conservationists, this is a fascinating glimpse into unique conservation, highlighting the importance of natural resources and protecting planet Earth. On 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. How 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. An inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.

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