recycling

Provides ideas and step-by-step instructions to create accessories, gifts, and room decorations out of old clothing, junk mail, soup cans, cereal boxes, and other disposable items.

Instructed to get rid of all her broken toys, Kenya, with the help of her father, recycles them into art for her class project.

Presents tips and advice for responsible consumption and buying choices to reduce your environmental footprint.

Young readers will discover what Earth's resources are and how they can help recycle them.

"Fifth-grader Cora feels her life is like the garbage her scientist-parents track, as their marriage is ending and Cora's best friend, Sybella, has thrown her away for a new girl"--Provided by publisher.

"Does your family recycle? People create a lot of garbage that can clutter landfill...next time you take out the trash, think about it and make your own choice!"--Back cover.

Readers will learn the history of papermaking and the many ways paper is used in our society. The recycling process is explained, and readers are guided toward activities to get their school or community involved in making a difference.

An introduction to recycling, following Tyler as he learns what happens to things when they are recycled, and describing ways to participate with instructions for a related activity.

An introduction to recycling, following Tyler as he looks for ways to reuse his old things.

Shows how to reuse a variety of household items, presenting illustrated instructions for twenty-two craft projects made of objects such as old magazines, soda bottles, marker caps, and used dryer sheets.