marine pollution

"Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude [of ocean garbage patches in] this cumulative tale [that] portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the impacts of ocean pollution, including what, where, and how it's taking place, the future effects, what's being done about it, and real suggestions for action.

"'Will you help me?' Isidora and Julian, playing in the Chilean ocean, hear a plaintive cry--a sea lion is tangled in an abandoned fishing net. They free their ocean friend then wonder what to do with the net. With the help of a bird, they recycle it into something useful again, something better than new. This . . . story educates children about the dangers of ocean pollution, then shows what they can do to help heal the earth"--OCLC.

"Educates teens about Earth's water crisis and gives them tools and inspiration to transform their ideas into action as they plan and take meaningful action to protect and restore our planet's water system"--Provided by publisher.

One of the biggest problems facing Earth today is man-made: plastic. Because this material is so versatile, it became the default for making just about everything for years. From drink cups to toys, plastic is all around us. But very little plastic is recycled, and that which is recycled is done so improperly. Readers may be familiar with bans on plastic bags and other solutions to the plastic problem, but this title takes them a step further in understanding how and why we got into trouble in the first place as well as how people might be able to fix it.

"Focuses on the importance of ocean life and the extinction crisis, what is threatening ocean life, what we can do to help ocean life, and what is already being done to combat the ocean life extinction crisis"--Provided by publisher.

Modern technology is damaging every aspect of the ocean's ecosystems, but new initiatives can help regenerate ocean health.

"Based on the true story of the Kenyan dhow boat, this . . . tale explores a creative way to battle plastic pollution"--Dust jacket.

Describes the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the earth's oceans, and ways to reduce the use of plastics. Includes critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Dr. Seuss's Lorax explains how the oceans help clean the air we breath, and why we should recycle and avoid throwing away plastic that can pollute water"--Provided by publisher.