Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

"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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-04-29
Mått:218 x 282 x 15 mm
Vikt:499 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:48
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Illustratör:Christiane Engel
ISBN:9780062981394

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Mer om författaren

Susan Hood is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including Alias Anna, Lifeboat 12, Ada’s Violin, Brothers in Arms, The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, Shaking Things Up, and Titan and the Wild Boars. She is the recipient of an E. B. White Read-Aloud Picture Book Honor, the Christopher Award, the Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, the Golden Kite Award, and the Bank Street Flora Stieglitz Straus Award, given annually for “a distinguished work of nonfiction.” Visit her at susanhoodbooks.com.Christiane Engel has illustrated more than forty books for children, including the crtically acclaimed The Earth Gives More and What Do You Celebrate? She is also the author of the ABC for Me board book series, including Our ABC of Yoga and ABC Mindful Me. She loves creating books that inspire readers to be curious and compassionate about the world. She lives in Kent, England. Visit her at www.chengelillustration.com.

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With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. — kidlit.tvYou'll finish this book and think about what you can do to help the environment. — Mrs. Knott's Book BlogA fantastic resource for those who want to learn about the fight against plastic pollution. A useful book to include in poetry or social awareness units, this is a thorough resource on plastic consumption. — School Library JournalYou don’t want to miss this smart read. — Betsy Bird, School Library Journal BlogIn this factually augmented poetry collection, Hood illuminates the reasons, repercussions, and remedies for humans’ considerable use of plastic....Engel’s vivid, inclusive digital illustrations bolster this appealingly accessible picture book. — Publishers WeeklyA breezy way of introducing ecology concepts and starting important conversations.— BooklistThoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)