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Summary: "When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired...
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Publisher / Publication Date: David Suzuki Institute/Greystone Kids 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 363.738 PEGKim, Eun-ju
Summary: We all know plastic use is a big problem, but when did we start using plastic? And why? Start a journey through the life cycle of plastic to learn how plastics are produced, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use has spiralled out of control, and some ideas for what we can do about it. Here's the whole story about plastic- filled with information to empower...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribble 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.72 KIMDaynes, Katie
Summary: Why is there so much plastic in the world? How does it help us? What's the problem and how can we solve it? These are just some of the 60+ questions answered in this timely and topical book. The facts are presented in a friendly and quirky way, helping kids to understand this global predicament and inspiring them to be part of the solution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Lift Flap 363.728 Daynes 2019Poynter, Dougie
Summary: How can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the mission to cut out single-use plastic. Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 POYRitchie, Scot
Summary: "In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2019
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Summary: "An exploration of the ways in which we use and dispose of plastic and how our dependence on plastic is negatively impacting our planet. The text concludes with a call to action for readers to help change the current rates of plastic use."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2019