I Can Reduce Waste

by Martha E. H. Rustad

Overview

Young readers will discover what it means to reduce waste, including recycling, consuming fewer plastics, using less water, and composting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977103123
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

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than three hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Keep or throw? — Stop wasting food — Stop wasting resources — Help the environment — 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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