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41) Trashed
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English
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Every week we pile our garbage on the curb and it disappears—like magic! The reality is anything but, of course. Trashed, Derf Backderf's follow-up to the critically acclaimed, award-winning international bestseller My Friend Dahmer, is an ode to the crap job of all crap jobs—garbage collector. Anyone who has ever been trapped in a soul-sucking gig will relate to this tale. Trashed follows the raucous escapades of three 20-something
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Elmo and Abby take on trash in this friendly guide that teaches young readers about how litter impacts earth. Practical tips and a friendly Sesame Street approach encourage readers to take action against litter.
How can you be kind to Earth?
Interior paper made with 30 percent recycled post-consumer waste fibers.
44) Total garbage
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Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This narrative middle-grade nonfiction from Rebecca Donnelly dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet"--
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English
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Nana had never heard about Christmas. When the toys of the Westerfeld Waste Transfer and Recycling Center tell her about the one magical night of the year when Santa Claus delivers toys to good boys and girls, she insists on writing him her own letter. But when Santa arrives with their gifts in tow, the Forklift of Doom mistakes Santa's sleigh for garbage. Can Nana and her trash friends band together to save Christmas?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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"All the stuff that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using the typical contents of a child's school backpack (defined as water, food, clothing, paper, plastic, metals, electronics), this book explores those stages in detail, including lots of ways to reduce, reuse or recycle waste along the way. Children will gain new insight into the routine...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This title delves into different issues pertaining to household waste and its causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with it to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place."--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Do you hear that? It's a garbage truck! Learn all about being a garbage collector. Readers will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines grabage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job"--
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English
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Sanitation workers aren't afraid to get their hands dirty in order to keep their communities clean. Readers discover the hard work that goes into a career as a sanitation worker through informative text and fun fact boxes. A graphic organizer is also included to provide additional facts about sanitation workers and the important tasks they perform. Full-color photographs allow readers to see what a workday is like for a sanitation worker. How can...
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English
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"Recycle. Reduce. Reuse. This familiar phrase is a reminder of our responsibility in creating a sustainable world. This title provides readers with an in-depth look at the importance of recycling and conserving. Theyll learn the different methods people use to recycle and conserve resources and the impact these efforts have on Earth. Most importantly, theyll learn what they can do to protect our planet. This information-rich title supports elementary...
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Publisher
HarperDesign, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In this fun, pop culture exploration, two ecological entrepreneurs examine the materials we use in our daily lives, show how they impact the environment, and provide project ideas--from recycling to upcycling and more--to lessen our impact and protect our world. Jam-packed with information, more than 200 photographs and illustrations, and approximately twenty DIY projects, this engaging, graphic volume shows us how we all can cut down, reuse, and...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Introduces readers to what household waste pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research."--