plastic marine debris

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.

"Plastic is everywhere . . . even in our oceans[.] But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into [a] . . . fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to what plastic pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help"--Provided by publisher.

A whale takes a child on an adventure across the ocean, and together they explore the wonders of the ocean world, but also the sad state of plastic pollution--and the child returns home to try and help the whale to save his marine home.

When she accidentally mistakes a plastic ring for prey and it gets caught around her fin, Sunny the Shark must find a way to free herself to find food before winter sets in.

"Angela Haseltine Pozzi makes animal sculptures from plastic that washes up on beaches. Photos of these [fourteen] sculptures are paired with facts about featured sea creatures and the impacts of plastic on sea life [and a hidden picture puzzle for each sculpture]"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on the viral video that set a movement in motion, this heartwrenching story of one turtle's rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life--and that the smallest demand for change can grow into something big!"--Provided by publisher.

"Our oceans are filled with plastics, but who exactly cooked up this soup? And, more importantly, what is the recipe for getting our oceans clean? This rhyming story pulls no punches about how we ended up in this mess but also offers hope and help for cleaning up ocean soup"--Provided by publisher.

"This collection of . . . lyrical nonfiction poems with . . . color illustrations highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet"--OCLC.