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Summary: Explains how a used water bottle becomes new plastic in the plastic recycling loop, and describes how recycling helps save the Earth's resources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.7288 LEPWesting, Jemma
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for creating objects out of such cardboard materials as boxes and tubes, including a zebra mask, a theater, a penguin family, and a pirate ship.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 745.54 WESCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Crafts WestingCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J745.54Hunter, Rebecca
Summary: Examines garbage and how it is successfully recycled, including information about the biggest waste producers and what products can be recycled.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sea-to-Sea Publications 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.7282 HUNHood, Susan
Summary: This collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems with bright, colorful illustrations highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 628.4 HOOPerkins, Jennifer
Summary: Watch kids' eyes light up as they roll up their sleeves and transform ordinary items. Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids shows tweens how to take objects destined for the recycling bin and breathe new life into them to make room decor, organizers, school supplies, and so much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.58 PREJiménez, Vita
Summary: Every day we throw things away, but is everything we throw out really garbage? Can it be reused or made into something different? Learn how to "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" in this catchy song from the Me, My Friends, My Community series.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Wheeler, Kate
Summary: "Studious environmentalist Charlie is stuck with a science fair partner who seems like her complete opposite: Charlie wants to save the planet, and all Oliver wants is to doodle in his notebook. But when a mechanical mishap sends the two traveling back through time, they'll have to work as a team to return to the present day. In order for the time machine to send them back, the unlikely duo...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 WHEDorey, Martin
Summary: Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Some ideas may spring to mind right away, such as picking up trash. Others are surprising, such as learning to cook with fresh ingredients or mending clothes. Readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 DORDaynes, Katie
Summary: Planet Earth is our only home, but we haven't been looking after it very well. Find out what's been going wrong and how we can make things better.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Lift Flap 640 Daynes 2020Ross, Kathy (Katharine Reynolds)
Summary: Suggests a variety of crafty ways to reuse everyday items.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 ROSVentura, Marne.
Summary: "Full-color photos and simple, step-by-step instructions describe 10 crafts and activities using empty milk jugs and common materials found around the house"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 VENFrench, Jess
Summary: Introduces the positive and negative impacts of human activities on the planet, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 304.2 FRERomer, Jennie
Summary: "Can I Recycle This? skips over preaching and platitudes common to books on environmentalism and instead gets right to the real information that kids need. It takes readers through every step of the recycling process, from the moment that they throw an item in the bin to its journey through the recycling machinery and on its way to its new life. It gives kids the answers and resources they need...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.72 ROMGagne, Tammy.
Summary: Text and illustrations provide an introduction to young readers about recycling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.72 GAGHandelsman, Judith F.
Summary: Provides instructions for growing houseplants from pieces of potatoes, corn, watermelons, and other kitchen scraps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635.048 HANSummary: With so many ways to build and play, the Design & Drill Bolt Buddies will keep your little builder busy, busy, busy! Kids use the kid-safe drill to build the Pick-it-Up Truck, drop the Bolt Buddy driver and his kitty-cat co-pilot into the driver’s seat for some pretend-play fun, then use the drill to activate the lift arm and to pick up bolts and drop them into the truck bed. Imagination meets...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Educational Insights 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Discusses the importance of recycling and reusing materials while providing instructions for craft projects, including a party piñata, a bee hotel, and a cardboard castle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.58 RECFlounders, Anne
Summary: Where does all the garbage go and why is it important to cut back on waste? Discover why waste is creating problems for Earth and how you can help reduce, reuse, and recycle now. Includes step-by-step ideas for taking action, different points of view, an up-close look at relevant careers, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Ecology FloundersEnz, Tammy.
Summary: "Explains the principles of inventing and provides photo-illustrated instructions for making a variety of projects that recycle and reuse materials"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent EnzMcLeod, Kimberly
Summary: Presents craft projects that can be made out of recycled materials, including a homemade kaleidoscope, a dinosaur terrarium, and a cardboard castle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 MCLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 MCLCarlson, Laurie M.
Summary: Presents art and craft projects that benefit the environment through such activities as recycling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Williamson Pub. 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.584 CARWheeler-Toppen, Jodi
Summary: "Details how to use cardboard tubes in projects that demonstrate scientific principles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 WHEWarwick, Ellen.
Summary: Provides instructions for fifty craft projects using milk and egg cartons, including gorgeous glitter flowers, fun fortune teller, cow clock, and posh party purse.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.584 WARRoca, Nuria.
Summary: This book describes ways in which kids and their families can avoid waste and be environmentally conscious. Activities are included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barrons Educational Series 2007