"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plantthe seeds of environmental activism in young readers." —Kirkus (starred review)“Iencourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane GoodallThere’s no doubt about it—plasticis 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.With The 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. You’llhear about the “Be Straw Free” campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. You’lldiscover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunchingcaterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. You’llmeet Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, 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, author’s note,further resources, and more.
