recycling

Step-by-step instructions for crafts made from recycled plastic, with information about reusing and recycling.

Science stars can transform recycled materials into science-themed crafts. Convert old clothing into space gear using ice, turn broken crayons into a candle with heat, and grow crystallized candy in a recycled jar. Photos and detailed instructions walk you through each step.

Text and illustrations provide a collection of upcycled handicraft projects.

"This . . . book looks at the . . . topical issues of managing our waste in a world with finite resources. Infographic details provide ready facts such as how much energy recycling one tin can provides and what that energy can be used for"--Provided by publisher.

"A narrative that teaches readers the environmental benefits of reusing with facts and critical-thinking questions to keep them engaged and thinking while they read"--Provided by publisher.

What can you engineer from recycled materials? This books has loads of ideas! Construct an airplane from cardboard and a plastic bottle, transform an old T-shirt into a working wind sock, and build a small city from plastic containers. Detailed instructions and photos of the steps and the finished product will guide crafty engineers-in-training to make engineering-themed projects.

"Fly Guy and Buzz visit a landfill to discover where their garbage goes. They learn all about garbage trucks, trash sorting, bacteria, and how landfills can be more environmentally friendly. They also visit a recycling plant to learn about how recycling programs get started, the recycling cycle, and what happens when trash isn't properly disposed of. There are even tips for how readers can help keep our planet healthy!"--Publisher.

In this book, young readers will learn about the hardworking individuals who collect our trash.

"Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We hear it all the time, but what does it mean, and how can we do it? [This book] shows early fluent readers . . . why its important to produce less waste with . . . ways they can do it every day. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn specific ways they can be environmentally friendly"--Provided by publisher.

"Not everything we throw away is garbage. Some things can be recycled or reused. Discover how recycling helps the environment"--Provided by publisher.