THE WONDERS OF ALGAE

by Lucy Kavaler ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 24, 1961

How extraordinary to imagine that the green slimy substance so prevalent in ponds and fish tanks may one day penetrate our food, fuel and medicine -- and influence the success of missions into outer space. A discussion of the common uses of algae down through the ages takes us to the present revelation that this tiny substance may be the answer to the food and oxygen problems of men in spaceships and aboard nuclear submarines. Here on earth, the Japanese have been successful in applying its nutritive benefits to many delectable foods- soups, noodles, tea, even cookies. Medical science is hot on the trail of the curative effects of algae and other sciences are uncovering more general terms; thus anyone interested in new and unusual developments of the scientific use of common plants, will find this intriguing.

Pub Date: July 24, 1961

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: John Day

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 1961

Categories: NONFICTION