The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics (Hood Susan)(Pevná vazba) - diskuze

"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plantthe seeds of environmental activism in young readers." Kirkus (starred review)Iencourageeveryoneto read this book. Dr. Jane GoodallTheres no doubt about itplasticis in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys andutensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away ishurting the health of our planet.WithThe Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics,readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a fewof the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. Youllhear about the Be Straw Free campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. Youlldiscover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunchingcaterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. Youllmeet Xchitl Guadalupe Cruz Lpez, the eight-year-old girl turning old plasticbottles into solar heaters. And there are many moreincredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us allto change the way we think about plastic!With an introduction from MiloCress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collectionof brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hoodhighlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change tosave our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, authors note,further resources, and more.
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