Book

Waste and pollution / Georgia Amson-Bradshaw.

Summary:

Many kids already understand that recycling and not littering are ways to help cut down on waste and pollution. But many don't know how what they use and buy impact the environment. From vehicle emissions to agricultural runoff, the main content of this book explains many kinds of waste and pollution and how it can affect the planet. Age-appropriate details and tips teach young readers how to stand against the many ways human activities can harm Earth.

Record details

ISBN: 9781725339088
ISBN: 1725339080
ISBN: 9781725339064
Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2023.
Copyright: copyright 2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Know your targets: pollution and waste -- Where does pollution come from? -- Impacts of air pollution -- Measure air pollution -- Stand against: air pollution -- Impacts of water pollution -- Investigate water pollution -- Ocean plastic pollution -- Stand against: water pollution -- Throwaway culture -- What do we waste? -- Measure your waste -- Stand against: waste -- A different system -- Why is food wasted? -- Impacts of food waste -- Stand against: food waste -- Pollution, waste, and climate change -- Impacts of greenhouse gases -- Stand against: climate change -- Be the change, spread the word -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index.