Food Safety

by Carol Ballard

Imagine what the future might be like if we ignored the challenges facing us today. Our best-selling What If We Do Nothing? series takes a long, thoughtful look at some of the worlds most pressing problems. Each book in the series clearly explains the causes and effects of a potential crisis and suggests solutions.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Carol Ballard is an author of more than 80 non-fiction books. Specializing in informational books for children and teens, her focus is toward the 7 to 14 year old group.

After graduating from Leeds University in plant sciences, Ballard did post-graduate research and was awarded a PhD in Immunology. She has many years experience as a science teacher and coordinator, and has written articles for teachers on various aspects of science teaching and teachers' materials for classroom use.

In addition to her writing, Carol works as a freelance consultant for publishers on educational and scientific matters. She also has her own business, Kite Books, which produces worksheets and teachers' resources.