Just in case : saving seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault / Megan Clendenan ; illustrated by Brittany Cicchese.

Portion of title Saving seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Abstract "Deep in the mountains of Norway, the Svalbard Seed Bank stores seeds of the world's food supply"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Spec. audience char. Ages 5-8 Charlesbridge.
Spec. audience char. Grades 2-3 Charlesbridge.
Other formsAlso available online.
Awards noteOrbis Pictus Award, 2026
Awards noteJunior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Issued in other formOnline version: Clendenan, Megan, 1977- Just in case Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2025 9781632894236
Genre/formCreative nonfiction.
Genre/formPicture books.
Genre/formEssais fictionnels.
LCCN2024031590
ISBN9781623544805 hardcover
ISBN1623544807 hardcover
ISBNelectronic book
Stock numberRandom House Distribution childrens, 400 Hahn rd, Westminster, MD, USA, 21157, (212)7828741 SAN 201-3975

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