Waste
Ostopowich, Melanie2010
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From landfills to recycling, Waste explores the basic science concepts behind the way we process garbage.
Main title:
Waste / by Melanie Ostopowich
Author:
Imprint:
New York Weigl Publishers 2010
Collation:
48 p. colour illustrations
Series title:
Audience:
Upper primary
Contents:
What is waste? - What are the different types of waste? - What is liquid waste? - How much garbage do we throw away? - Where does garbage go after we throw it away? - How is a landfill made? - What is the problem with landfills? - What is leachate in groundwater? - What are wet landfills? - How can waste be reduced? - Can we burn trash? - Is there waste in the air? - Is land being wasted? - What does biodegradable mean? - Does packaging make unnecessary waste? - Is it better to use paper bags or plastic bags? - What are the three Rs? - What can be recycled? - Why are people recycling less - What is composting? - Waste Careers - Young scientists at work - Take a science survey - Fast Facts
ISBN:
9781605960647 (hbk 9781605960654 pbk)
Dewey class:
363.728 WAS
Local class:
363.728
Language:
English
BRN:
126441
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 363.728 WAS | Available |