This book stinks! : gross garbage, rotten rubbish, and the science of trash
Flynn, Sarah Wassner2017
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This title for school students explores all things to do with garbage, rubbish, trash, waste, and recycling. Get up close and personal with the wonderful world of waste. From composting and recycling, to landfills or rubbish dumps, learn how some very creative people are finding new ways to reuse rubbish. It's fun to talk trash when the book is jam-packed with infographics, thematic spreads, photos, sidebars, stats, and facts. Also included are quizzes and activities to inspire kids to take action to save our planet, be proactive, and rethink the things we throw away.
Main title:
This book stinks! : gross garbage, rotten rubbish, and the science of trash / by Sarah Wassner Flynn.
Imprint:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2017.
Collation:
128 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Lower primary.; Upper primary.
Contents:
The bin and beyond: Trash timeline -- Trashing the earth: Special report: Floating filth -- Personality Quiz: How wasteful are you? -- All about recycling: Special report: A global race to zero waste -- Recycling quiz: Can you recycle that? -- Food (waste) for thought: Special report: How composting is becoming cool-- Special report: Meet a food-waste warrior -- Dirty work: Special report: Meet a trash activist -- Game time: What in the world? -- The future of garbage: Quiz whiz: Are you a garbage genius? -- Take out the trash -- Activities.
Awards:
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children; 2018 winner.
ISBN:
9781426327308 (paperback)
Dewey class:
363.728
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
354804
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 363.728 THI | Available |