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[2018]., Juvenile, Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Call No: HI-INT 363.73 PER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Ecological disasters.Summary Note: "Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch shines a light on the giant accumulation of garbage in the Pacific Ocean. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind ocean currents and plastic's chemical composition to explain the threat trash, especially plastic, poses for the world's oceans, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
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2020., Juvenile, Candlewick Press Call No: 363.738 Edition: First US edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chock-full 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, but how to advocate for a cleaner world, beginning at home. Anti-plastic campaigner Martin Dorey brings both extensive experience and boundless enthusiasm to this essential book for young people who want to create a better world"--From the publisher's web site.
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-- Kids versus plasticBy Beer, Julie[2020]., Juvenile, National Geographic Call No: 363.7 BEE Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: National Geographic kidsSummary Note: "Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!"--Amazon.com.
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[2014]., Juvenile, Millbrook Press Call No: HI-INT 363.73 NEW Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A team of scientists explore the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have gathered, having drifted there from rivers, beaches, and ocean traffic all over the world.
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c2012., Juvenile, Heinemann Library Call No: HI-INT 363.7 KNI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Plastic is an incredibly useful and versatile material that offers ease and convenience. Unfortunately it is difficult to recycle and takes a very long time to break down naturally. This book describes plastic pollution, especially as it effects the world's oceans, and offers solutions to the problem.
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c2012., Juvenile, Heinemann Library Call No: 363.72 Kni Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Hot topicsSummary Note: This book explores how plastics harm the environment and our health and asks readers whether or not they would be willing to use less plastic.
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2019., Juvenile, Firefly Books Call No: HI-INT 363.7 SAL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "An exploration of the ways in which we use and dispose of plastic and how our dependence on plastic is negatively impacting our planet. The text concludes with a call to action for readers to help change the current rates of plastic use"--
