recycling (waste)

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating objects out of such cardboard materials as boxes and tubes, including a zebra mask, a theater, a penguin family, and a pirate ship.

"Almost everything we do makes some kind of waste. Find out what happens to our waste, how it is harming the environment, and what we can do [to] help some the problem"--Back cover.

The mischievous monkey learns about protecting the environment by planting trees and recycling paper.

"Mr Roll is a regular toilet paper tube. He is hardworking and does his job well. But when the paper runs out, he is tossed aside and labelled as trash... Is this the end for Mr Roll? Come along with Mr Roll as he discovers that there is so much more that he can be"--Provided by publisher.

After a mechanical mishap, studious environmentalist Charlie and artistic Oliver travel back through time and must gather information on recycling throughout the ages to return to the present day.

"We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over"--Provided by publisher.

Presents facts, investigations, and activities designed to help young people learn about garbage and recycling and their effects on the environment.

"Dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet"--Provided by publisher.

On a trip to the beach with friends, Nadia and Nadir are surprised to see so much trash around. They work as a team to come up with a fun and creative way to help clean the beach.

"Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is presented alongside full-color photographs, and a detailed graphic organizer allows readers to compare different viewpoints"--Provided by publisher.