I Can Pick Up Litter

by Mari Schuh

Overview

Young readers will discover what litter is, how it can harm the environment, and what they can do to help clean up litter. Introduces readers to the problem of littering and how to keep it in its rightful place.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977103093
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Helping the Environment
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mari Schuh's love of reading began with cereal boxes at the kitchen table. Today, she is the author of hundreds of nonfiction books for beginning readers, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. Mari lives in the Midwest with her husband and their super sassy house rabbit. Learn more about her at marischuh.com.

Table of Contents

Lots of litter — What a mess! — Pick up litter — Work together — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Critical thinking questions — Index.

Interviews

Meets early-grade standards for science and community curriculum. How-to element meets early Common Core requirements.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

PreS-Gr 2—It is essential to teach awareness of the human impact on our planet and the importance of caring for its future at a young age. Vibrant photos and simple writing depict diverse populations caring for their environment in a variety of ways. Care for Nature explains the importance of respecting the natural world while fostering cooperation. Reduce Waste discusses the ideas of salvaging, repurposing, and cutting back on consumption. In Litter, readers are introduced to the negative effects of trash, how we can safely clean it up, and the possibilities of its reduction through recycling. Reuse and Recycle builds on this foundation while conveying the importance of both practices and offering examples of ways kids can contribute. Critical thinking questions will spark conversation about our environmental footprint. VERDICT A powerful introduction that fosters awareness and ownership while providing practical tips to implement.

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