recycling (waste, etc.)

"With themes of upcycling, anti-consumerism, love for community, and finding joy, 'Gifts from the Garbage Truck' inspires kids to think creatively and curiously about what they do (and don't) throw away! Nelson came across an oddly shaped garbage bag. It clinked and clanked and jingled and jangled. Is there something more than garbage in here? Nelson would wonder. Is there something someone might love? 'I knew it!' he'd exclaim, tearing the bag open and discovering a new gift from the trash. Nelson didn't throw the objects into the back of the truck with everything else. He had a better idea"--Publisher.

"Why is recycling important? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to reducing waste. Includes infographics and back matter to support research skills, plus table of contents, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know the average American creates more than 4 pounds of waste per day? Check out these 10 easy ways to cut your trash output, plus an activity to help you do so. Find out what tips work for you and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference!"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

"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.