{"product_id":"cycle-of-rice-cycle-of-life-a-story-of-sustainable-farming-9781620140789","title":"Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: A Story of Sustainable Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA photographic exploration of the cycles of traditional Balinese rice farming, a dynamic model of earth-friendly agriculture that connects a unique culture with the natural world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the island of Bali in Southeast Asia, rice farming is a way of life. The people live in tune with the natural rhythms and cycles of the water and the soil. Ingrained in their community and culture, rice farming connects them to the land and one another.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalinese farmers have planted rice using an intricate system of water sharing and crop rotation for more than a thousand years. Intertwined with their spiritual, social, and day-to-day lives, this system has made Bali a leading producer of one of the world's most important crops. And because Balinese rice farming respects the balances of nature, it serves as a remarkable example of sustainable agriculture in an increasingly industrialized world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith lush photographs and captivating text, Jan Reynolds explores the traditional world of rice farming on the beautiful island of Bali. Readers of all ages will come away with an enhanced awareness of how we farm, eat, and live today, and the effects these practices have on the world of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJan Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. All seven books in her Vanishing Cultures series of photo-essays for children were recognized as Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, and she is also the author of \u003ci\u003eCelebrate! Connections Among Cultures\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOnly the Mountains Do Not Move\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lion Queens of India.\u003c\/i\u003e Reynolds holds the world record for women's high altitude skiing, was part of the first expedition to circumnavigate Mount Everest, and performed a solo crossing of the Himalayas. She lives with her family in Stowe, Vermont. Please visit her on the web at janreynolds.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625607074066,"sku":"9781620140789","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_27282bcc-f803-42b5-8420-98e1e7dbf3e3.jpg?v=1732633285","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cycle-of-rice-cycle-of-life-a-story-of-sustainable-farming-9781620140789","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}