The Last Straw: Kids vs. PlasticsAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Thursday 29 April 2021
Description
"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." â?"Kirkus (starred review)â?oI encourageA everyoneA to read this book.â?? â?"Dr. Jane Goodall Thereâ?Ts no doubt about itâ?"plastic is in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and utensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is hurting the health of our planet. WithA The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. Youâ?Tll hear about the â?oBe Straw Freeâ?? campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. Youâ?Tll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching caterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. Youâ?Tll meet XA3chitl Guadalupe Cruz LA3pez, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic bottles into solar heaters. And there are many more incredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all to change the way we think about plastic! With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, authorâ?Ts note, further resources, and more.
You may also like ...
by
Hardback
29 Apr 2021
Childrens / Teenage: Poetry
€15.20
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
07 Jul 2022
TEENAGERS
€9.99
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
03 Feb 2022
Childrens / Teenage fiction and true stories
€9.35
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
08 Jul 2021
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
€9.35
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Reviews