The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It (Books for a Better Earth) (Lib, de Romito, Dee. Editorial Holiday House, tapa pasta dura en inglés, 2023

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Nombre: The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It (Books for a Better Earth)
Marca: Holiday House

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Product Description

Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet--and what you can do about it--in this history of the simple straw.

From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention.

With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straws technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old.

Learn about what kids can do to reduce plastic waste. The backmatter includes more information on the movement to stop plastic waste, action items kids can do, a bibliography, and additional resources on plastic pollution.

Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

Review

"A fascinating history of straws morphs into a call to action." - The Horn Book, Starred Review

"This installment of the Books for a Better Earth series collection takes aim at the plastic straw but draws kids in with intriguing historical facts and a sense of generosity as opposed to lectures or condescension. . . . A valuable starting point for young environmentalists." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"An important topic gets a very appealing treatment." - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Dee Romito is an author of books for young readers from picture books to middle grade. Her middle grade books include The BFF Bucket List, No Place Like Home, Postcards from Venice, and co-authored Best.Night.Ever. Her debut picture book, Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott received a starred review.

She is a deaf Illustrator based in Singapore and represented by MB Artists. She loves drawing and visualising stories through her personal experience. Her life goal has been to have an emotional connection with those who view her work. Her most recent picture books are Dancing With Daddy by Anitra R. Schulte and How Women Won the Vote: Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and Their Big Idea by Susan Campbell Bartoletti. When not illustrating is string_containing she'she enjoys swimming, cooking and spending time with her loved ones.

MÁS DETALLES:

Peso del paquete: 1 kg
Medidas: 1 cm x 23 cm x 29 cm
Modelo: 9780823449491
Encuadernado: Pasta dura
Editorial: Holiday House
Titulo del libro: The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It (Books for a Better Earth)
Autor: Romito, Dee
Fecha de publicación: 2023-02-21
Idioma: Inglés
Editor: Holiday House
Número de páginas: 40
ISBN-13: 9780823449491
Edad mínima sugerida: 1
Genero musical: Infantil - Juvenil
Contenido del paquete: 1 libro
SKU: 9780823449491