"This narrative middle-grade nonfiction from Rebecca Donnelly dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet"--

"Milly Zantow wanted to solve the problem of her town's full landfill and ended up creating a global recycling standard � the system of numbers you see inside the little triangle on plastics. This is the inspiring story of how she mobilized her community, creating sweeping change to help the environment."--Amazon.com

This book explains to young readers the importance of caring for the environment of our planet and stopping the spread of plastic pollution. In the book, a bear and his animal friends wander through a forest collecting discarded items that have been left behind by careless people. Recycling tips and tips for using alternatives to plastic straws are also provided.

Learn how and why to keep the environment around you clean and healthy.

"Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to poop after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic-- but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye! This book takes young readers through each stage of the sewage system, from the Sewer Flushers who unclog sewers to keep everything moving, to how dirty water is cleaned at the treatment plant. Furthermore, learn how sludge made from our poop can be recycled in many different ways--...

This variation of the nursery rhyme features a chaotic household of children and pets who live in a shoe, and who know how to repair broken furniture, remake work clothing, and reuse and recycle.

Take your craft projects to a whole new level with this ingenious series that turns recycling into an art form! This isn't an egg carton--it's a penguin, mini monster, fire engine, dragon, music shakers, mini cars, and more. The projects in this book are amazing fun for girls and boys. Each craft comes with photographic step-by-step instructions and can be completed within an hour. The picture-book style narrative is full of humor and personality,...

Es muy importante cuidar de nuesto planeta. ¿Sabes por qué? Con este libro, el joven lector aprenderá la importancia de reutilizar materiales, reciclar y mantener limpio nuestro medio ambiente. El texto de fácil comprensión se acompaña de imágenes de gran colorido que hacen que esta obra sea amena e informativa.