Food Scarcity and Hunger
(Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists)

Author

Myra Faye Turner

Illustrator

Katharine Doescher

Publication Date

January 01, 2022

Genre / Grade Band

Non-fiction / 4^th − 5^th

Language

English

Format

Graphic Novel

Food Scarcity and Hunger (Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists)

Paperback

Hardcover

Description

Every year, the world's farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much?

In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to discover the reasons behind food scarcity. Young readers can join the team to find out why many people deal with food insecurity and learn ways that they can help.

Publication date

January 01, 2022

Genre

Non-fiction

ISBN-13

9781663959188

Lexile Measure

740

Publisher

Capstone Press

Series

Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists

BISAC categories

Library of Congress categories

Graphic novels
Comics (Graphic works)
Nonfiction comics
Food supply
Hunger
Food security

ALA/Booklist

A round-up of related facts concludes each book in this engaging and accessible series.

School Library Journal

Gr 4-6--Fans of Max Axiom's previous books will be pleased to see this series take on topics of international interest, such as climate change and pandemics. The graphic novel format captures the details as Max and his team investigate the causes and possible solutions to problems such as food scarcity or water shortages. Maps and diagrams are incorporated into the illustrations. Sidebars link the topic to recent events, such as the water crisis in Flint, MI, or the statistics on how contagious various pandemics have been through the years. Back matter includes a page of additional information about the topic, a list of suggested websites and further reading, and a glossary. VERDICT A series that is sure to be in high demand by science enthusiasts and graphic novel fans.