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The Man Who Fed the World provides a loving and respectful portrait of one of America's greatest heroes. Nobel Peace Prize recipient for averting hunger and famine, Dr. Norman Borlaug is credited with saving hundreds of millions of lives from starvation-more than any other person in history? Loved by millions around the world, Dr. Borlaug is recognized as one of the most influential men of the twentieth century. ... Read more

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Title: One in six.(From the Editors)(on green revolution)
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Publication: Commonweal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 9, 2009
Publisher: Commonweal Foundation
Volume: 136Issue: 17Page: 5(1)

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This digital document is an article from Food Processing, published by Putman Media, Inc. on November 1, 1997. The length of the article is 547 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Two Nobel Prize winners are urging research and development projects that could help feed the increasing world population. International Council of Scientific Unions head Werner Arber asked the World Bank to finance genetic engineering researches. Similarly, Norman Borlaug pushes for agricultural research in developed countries whose interest in such projects has slackened due to the overabundance of food. It is apparent that environmental groups deter the growth of biotechnology which will be helpful in producing food for the world's hungry populace.

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Title: Hungry for biotechnology. (demands for agricultural research projects which could feed the hungry)(Back Page)(Column)
Author: Elizabeth Brewster
Publication: Food Processing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 1997
Publisher: Putman Media, Inc.
Volume: v58Issue: n11Page: p114(1)

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This digital document is an article from American Decades: Primary Sources, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1571 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.American Decades Primary Sources provides fresh insight into the decade's most important events, people, and issues. Entries representing a diversity of views that provide insight into the seminal issues, themes, movements and events from the decade. Also included are concise contextual information, notes about the author and further resources. American Decades Primary Sources includes chapters on the arts, medicine and health, media, education, world events, religion, government and politics, lifestyles and social trends, law and justice, religion, business and the economy, and sports. Included to provide unique perspectives and a wealth of understanding are first hand accounts that include oral histories, songs, speeches, advertisements, TV, play and movie scripts, letters, laws, legal decisions, newspaper articles, cartoonsand recipes. ... Read more

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Title: Commentary.
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The Objective Standard is a quarterly journal of culture and politics written from an Objectivist perspective (Objectivism being Ayn Rand’s philosophy of reason, egoism, and laissez-faire capitalism). The journal is based on the idea that for every human concern—from personal matters to foreign policy, from the sciences to the arts, from education to legislation—there are demonstrably objective standards by reference to which we can assess what is true or false, good or bad, right or wrong. The purpose of the journal is to analyze and evaluate ideas, trends, events, and policies accordingly.

We maintain that the standards of both knowledge and value derive from the facts of reality; that truth is discovered only by means of reason (i.e., through observation and logic); that the factual requirements of man’s life on earth determine his moral values; that the selfish pursuit of one’s own life-serving goals is virtuous; and that individual rights are moral principles defining the fundamental requirements of a civilized society.

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Did you know that what you do today can change the world forever?

The Boy Who Changed the World opens with a young Norman Borlaug playing in his family's cornfields with his sisters. One day, Norman would grow up and use his knowledge of agriculture to save the lives of two billion people. Two billion! Norman changed the world!  Or was it Henry Wallace who changed the world?  Or maybe it was George Washington Carver?

This engaging story reveals the incredible truth that everything we do matters! Based on The Butterfly Effect, Andy's timeless tale shows children that even the smallest of our actions can affect all of humanity. The book is beautifully illustrated and shares the stories of Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug, Vice President Henry Wallace, Inventor George Washington Carver, and Farmer Moses Carver. Through the stories of each, a different butterfly will appear. The book will end with a flourish of butterflies and a charge to the child that they, too, can be the boy or girl who changes the world.

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The Butterfly Effect for kids....
The Boy Who Changed the World is a wonderful tale of 5 different men in history who, by doing one small or simple thing (or by making one small or simple choice/decision), were able to change the world in a big way.

The book was short enough that my 3 yr old daughter sat on my lap and allowed me to read it to her and it kept her attention.I doubt that she understood it, but she enjoyed listening to the book while the attractive illustrations kept her focused.

The Boy Who Changed the World is a wonderful book for children in the second/third grade and up.I believe my third grader would actually understand that HE could make a difference by one small kindness to a stranger or a friend.It would be a wonderful gift or book to use in Children's ministry.It also makes a great companion for a family that is reading The Butterfly Effect, also by Andy Andrews.

Inspiring Book
The Boy Who Changed the World, was a wonderful book to show children the impact they can make on others. The book talks about how different people have impacted the lives of others. The book would be better to read to children in 2nd grade and up. Any younger and I don't think it would hold the child's interest. My 4th grader really enjoyed the book, and it opened up a discussion on how he could impact others around him. The illustrations in the book were amazing, and my kindergarten enjoyed looking at the pictures. My older child was able to make the connection between the illustrations and the story. I think this book should be read in schools everywhere. Let's teach children that they are important, and that they can make a difference in the world one day. Andy Andrews ends the book by saying "That means You can be the kid who changes the world". What an awesome thing to teach kids.

Disclosure: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their [...] book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Time to change the world!
"The Boy Who Changed The World" by Andy Andrews. The graphics in the book are great. They are very vivid and child friendly. The storyline of the book is very inspiring to both adults and children. Who doesn't want to be empowered to change the world.I reviewed a digital copy of this book and I am eager to purchase this one to give out for gifts. It's a must have in any children's library.

Great Book!
This book is not only beautifully illustrated, but it has a great story too.Was it the boy who changed the world, or all the people that helped to influence his life?It this generation of 'Me, Me, Me!', it is nice to see a book that can celebrate accomplishments by the many people who contribute to them.

good message but confusing to read
the author is an inspirational corporate speaker, and the book's message is "everything you do matters," like the back jacket says. unfortunately, the story was a bit confusing to follow. also, (this could be a pro or a con, depending on your religious or non-religious preference), there is a reference to god, though i wouldn't say this is a christian-themed or a religious book.

the story begins with norman borlaug, then connects to henry wallace, george washington carver and others. the pictures are beautiful, but i don't know... it felt weirdly complex for a picture book, even though the word count wasn't that high. the book's simple message was too complicated to follow. ... Read more