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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet (Protect the Planet) Hardcover – Illustrated, April 2, 2019
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This educational book will teach young budding ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth and the big impact we can make by the little things we do.
Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there is a floating mass of trash larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean?
It is not all bad news though. While this is a knowledge book that explains where we are going wrong, What a Waste also shows what we are getting right! Discover plans to save our seas. How countries are implementing green projects worldwide, and how to turn waste into something useful. The tiniest everyday changes can make all the difference to ensure our beautiful planet stays lush and teeming with life.
It is a lively kid’s educational book with fabulous illustrations and fun facts about the world broken into easy to digest bite-sized bits. Each page can be looked at in short bursts or longer reads for more detail, making it a great children’s book for a range of age groups.
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Almost everything we do creates waste, from litter and leftovers to factory gases and old gadgets. Find out where it goes, how it affects our planet and what we can do to reduce the problem.
From how to make your home more energy and water efficient, to which items can be recycled and tips for grocery shopping, this book is packed full of ideas on how you can get involved to make our planet a better place to live.
This environment book for children has a wealth of ideas for becoming a planet-defending hero:
- Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes
- Learn where about our Earth’s limited resources and how to take some pressure off
- Your trash is another man’s treasure
- Small changes to take your home from wasteful to super resource efficient
- Dive into saving our oceans and super recycling
- And much, much more
What a Waste is one of several nature books for kids written by Jess French, a passionate conservationist and veterinarian committed to protecting the beautiful world we live in.
- Print length72 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level1 - 4
- Lexile measureIG920L
- PublisherDK Children
- Publication dateApril 2, 2019
- ISBN-101465481419
- ISBN-13978-1465481412
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In What a Waste, author Jess French reveals extraordinary facts about the waste we produce and its impact on us and our planet:
- 91% of all plastic ever created has not been recycled
- Orangutans have lost more than 80% of their forest habitat in the last 20 years
- 92% of the world’s people are breathing polluted air
Jess French explains to children how they can make a difference by making small changes. Why not try this: for one week, collect all your family’s plastic waste. At the end of the week, go through each item and think of any plastic-free items you could use instead. By making swaps to create less waste, you can become a plastic-free family!
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About | Discover the science behind hot, cold, and wild weather. Find out how weather is predicted, and why our climate is changing | Discover everything you need to know about our environment, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling | Our world is wonderful, and it’s up to us to take care of it. You may feel small, but your actions can make a big difference. |
Age | 7–9 years | 7–9 years | 7–9 years |
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- Publisher : DK Children; Illustrated edition (April 2, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 72 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1465481419
- ISBN-13 : 978-1465481412
- Reading age : 4 - 9 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : IG920L
- Grade level : 1 - 4
- Item Weight : 1.22 pounds
- Best Sellers Rank: #43,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the authors
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
www.dk.com
Jess loves all animals. She loves the natural world they live in, too. She thinks it is very important that we all work hard to protect the natural world, so she writes books about how we can do that. The books are mainly marketed at a children, but Jess knows that it's mostly the grown ups that need educating. She hopes that the wonderful children that read her books will be kind enough to educate the silly grown ups they meet about animals, the environment and what we can do to save them.
As well as writing, Jess works as a vet. She once ultrasounded a snow leopard and has also looked inside a crocodile's stomach! She is sometimes seen on CBeebies talking about minibeasts and also works as a teacher for school groups that are interested in animals and the natural world.
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Customers find the book very informative, useful as a teaching tool, and full of facts about waste. They also say the illustrations are well-done and engaging. Readers mention the book is easy to understand.
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Customers find the book very informative and easy to follow. They say it can teach children plenty of facts and ways to tackle the climate crisis. Readers mention the content is perfect for environmental studies and inspiring for kids and adults. They also appreciate the pictures and diagrams.
"Illustrations are well done and content is perfect for environmental studies." Read more
"...They love the illustrations and all the info. They are learning a lot from it." Read more
"...Definitely raises awareness about waste-related issues. Pictures and diagrams are very informative, too...." Read more
"...This is an amazing book to teach kids about recycling and how they can make an impact. I recommend!" Read more
Customers find the illustrations well-done and engaging. They also say the content is perfect for environmental studies.
"Illustrations are well done and content is perfect for environmental studies." Read more
"...everything is simple enough for her to understand, plus it contains lots of illustrations...." Read more
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The book itself it’s great quality. Vibrant and informative.
9 year old can read by himself and it keeps his interest. He has learnt a lot of facts.
Its more for parents and adults to understand the Dangers of plastics and save their children .