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Terrix City: Exploring the Hidden World of Your Food

Discover the world of sustainable food through an interactive book designed for children aged 6-12. This educational tool uses quizzes, true/false questions, definitions, and more to help young readers understand the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban food systems

Published on 28 May 2024

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Authored by research and education professionals from AgroParisTech, INRAE, and CNRS, and artistically illustrated by Claire Painchaud, this innovative publication serves as a gateway to the intricacies of sustainable food systems. Through five immersive stages — production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste management — young readers are invited to explore a world where each turn of the page reveals a new discovery. From dynamic presentations to insightful definitions of key terms, and interactive activities including quizzes, recipes, and video links, every element of the book is meticulously crafted to engage and inspire children's imaginations. 

Follow the adventures of Marah and Arti as they journey through the bustling streets of Terrix City, unraveling the mysteries behind the food we eat.  For educators, parents, and young learners alike, this interactive book, designed for children aged 8 to 12, offers an opportunity to cultivate awareness and empower the next generation of eco-conscious leaders. 

Become an Eco-Champion!

In this e-book, becoming an eco-hero involves adopting responsible behaviors that promote a sustainable food system. This includes preserving biodiversity, consuming local fruits and vegetables, choosing products from farms committed to animal welfare, minimizing waste, and recycling. The mission of an eco-hero is to ensure the production of enough healthy food for everyone. To achieve this, an eco-hero must understand the environment, the food system, and the various stages food goes through before it reaches their plate. Join Marah and Arti as they explore Terrix City and embark on their journey to becoming eco-heroes.

An engaging, interactive book designed for children aged 6 to 12 years old

Dive into its pages to uncover five key themes:

  • Food production
  • Transportation and processing of food
  • Sourcing of food
  • Preparation of meals
  • Waste management

Filled with quizzes, true/false questions, intriguing "Did you know?" puzzles, and entertaining games, this book offers an enjoyable journey into the intricate organization of food within a city.

 

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About the project

This collaborative endeavor was spearheaded by AgroParisTech and  INRAE. Made possible through funding from the European FoodE project, our aim was to explore and define innovative and sustainable CRFS (City Region Food Systems).

Agnès Fargue-Lelièvre 1 Claire Painchaud 2 Veronique Saint-Ges 1 Margaux Vidotto 3
1 SADAPT - Sciences pour l'Action et le Développement : Activités, Produits, Territoires
2 Ecole Estienne
3 CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

 

Contacts

Véronique Saint-Ges

UMR SADAPT

Agnès Fargue-Lelièvre

UMR Sadapt

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