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2) Garbage
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related to garbage disposal, such as space waste, the problem of plastic, and growing landfills.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
23 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Colorful illustrations and diverse characters will lead readers along a narrative that teaches them the environmental benefits of reusing. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and thinking while they read.
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Where does all the garbage go and why is it important to cut back on waste? Discover why waste is creating problems for Earth and how you can help reduce, reuse, and recycle now. Includes step-by-step ideas for taking action, different points of view, an up-close look at relevant careers, and more.
Author
Publisher
New Holland
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a series of environmentally-focused projects that promote self-sufficency and an awareness of the need to preserve the Earth's resources, including building a wind turbine, making a solar-powered buggy, and creating a felt shoulder bag.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
A beautifully simple book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten things that everyone can do to help conserve their world. Many of them, such as turning off the television, and turning off lights when leaving a room are about conserving energy. Others will encourage an understanding of nature and conservation.
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A history of the technological advancements behind the straw, how modern plastic straws harm the environment, and what is being done to solve the problem of plastic pollution"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color portrait ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle grade-readers, this book explores the low-waste movement and how kids can get involved. Illustrated with photographs throughout."--
Author
Series
Exploring our community volume 7
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the oceans; plastic in our food chain; what plastic is made of (science...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
117 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he's put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac's time with Aurora isn't just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac's home, Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we're all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Some ideas may spring to mind right away, such as picking up trash. Others are surprising, such as learning to cook with fresh ingredients or mending clothes. Readers will learn not only how to combat plastic waste head-on,...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
207 pages ; illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Our planet is in peril and needs your help! If you want to learn to reduce waste and save the Earth, here are practical tips and projects that make a difference! The bad news is, humans throw away too much trash. But the good news is, there are lots of easy ways you can get involved and make a difference! From ditching straws and banning glitter to hosting a plastic-free birthday party, helping to save the planet is not as difficult as you think....
Author
Series
Publisher
Duo Press, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Do you want to help the planet and learn how to take care of it? Then this book is for you! Parents: future nature lovers will cherish this earth-friendly book that introduces basic concepts of reducing, reusing, and recycling in a fun and easy way. And this is also a hands-on book, showing readers how to make their own recycling station in eight simple steps!"--Back cover.
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