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What Happens to Our Trash?

by D. J. Ward Publisher: COLLINS

Critically Recognized

Following the path of everyday trash

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Praised by School Library Journal

    School Library Journal praised the book as suitable for classes beginning to study environmental concerns and hi...

  • Series recognition

    Series winner: AAAS/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series

    The Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series is stated to be the winner of the prize; this recognition is for the series, ...

AlbakiReads Editorial

Following the path of everyday trash

D. J. Ward’s illustrated introduction traces what happens after rubbish is thrown away, from the amount an average person produces to where it goes. Diagrams and clear explanations organize the topic for young readers, while the book connects disposal with practical ways children can reduce, reuse, and recycle. It also includes instructions for making a compost pile, extending the subject from learning about waste to a hands-on activity. As a Level 2 title in the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out series, it introduces environmental science concepts for children in the primary grades.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children in the primary grades beginning to explore environmental science.
  • Families or classrooms looking for an illustrated introduction to waste and recycling.
  • Young readers interested in practical activities such as making a compost pile.

Themes

Trash disposalReduce, reuse, and recycleCompostingEnvironmental science

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Book overview

Read and find out about how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

"Perfect for classes just beginning to study environmental concerns," wrote School Library Journal. "Engaging prose and upbeat, gently humorous illustrations introduce the importance of proper trash disposal and recycling."

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. In clear language and art, including diagrams, the book takes readers through such details as how much trash each person creates every day (on average), where the trash goes, and ways kids can make a difference. It concludes with instructions on how to create a compost pile

What Happens to Our Trash is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

    hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classrooms

Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

    Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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