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42) Waste
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Almost everything we do makes some kind of waste. Find out what happens to our waste, how it is harming the environment, and what we can do [to] help some the problem"--Back cover.
43) Garbage
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
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.
45) Recycling
Author
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Examines the evolution of recycling as a concept, its role in controlling the world's trash problems, and possible future developments.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
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.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
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
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Kamikatsu, Japan is known worldwide for its sanitation innovations. This small community of 1700 people is leading the way in recycling and up-cycling, and as of 2022, had nearly achieved its goal of zero waste. Told in Allan's hallmark narrative style, Zero Waste is the story of a group of citizens who dared to break out of their comfort zone and make radical change for the good of their town and the planet. Through the eyes of two children visiting...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Trees are chopped down to supply classrooms with paper, disposable pens pile high in landfills, and pollution from transporting ingredients for school lunches hangs in our air. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to school waste and join the battle to save Earth!"--
51) Travel warrior
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Carbon dioxide fills the air as airplanes fly through the sky, packaging from travel-sized snacks piles high in landfills, and paper travel tickets are adding to global deforestation. What a waste! But there's a way to be eco friendly on the go. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to travel waste and join the battle to save Earth!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Trashed toys land in landfills, chemicals in batteries and e-waste make them dangerous to destroy, and toy packaging is causing a pollution panic. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to entertainment waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps...
54) Trashed
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Looks at the risks to the food chain and environment through pollution of our air, land, and sea by waste.
55) Being green
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon, hosted by Mr. Earth. And it is all happening right on Sesame Street. Telly, Rosita, and Cookie Monster answer phone calls from children who are giving pledges to reduce, reuse, and recycle. See what happens when Abby uses her magic to help Elmo be really 'green.'
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Pub. Date
2022.
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...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon, hosted by Mr. Earth. And it is all happening right on Sesame Street. Telly, Rosita, and Cookie Monster answer phone calls from children who are giving pledges to reduce, reuse, and recycle. See what happens when Abby uses her magic to help Elmo be really 'green.'