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When Old Becomes New: Turning Junk Into Joy

by Jessica Stremer

From discarded materials to new uses

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From discarded materials to new uses

Fabric, cardboard, plastic, tires and other discarded materials are presented as resources that can be repurposed in inventive ways. Examples range from a water bottle used in a school wall to a retired wind turbine transformed into playground equipment, connecting everyday recycling with larger industrial reuse. The book introduces children to ways of reducing waste and considers how reuse can affect the environment. Back matter expands on the upcycling methods featured and includes a hands-on activity using items from home, extending the subject from examples on the page to a practical exploration.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in recycling and caring for the environment.
  • Young readers curious about how everyday objects can be reused.
  • Families or educators looking for a nonfiction book with a related at-home activity.

Themes

Recycling and upcyclingCreative reuse of materialsWaste reductionEnvironmental careScience and engineering

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Book overview

Imagination meets science and engineering in this inspiring nonfiction picture book about the myriad possibilities of repurposing old objects.

Fabric. Cardboard. Plastic. With a little creativity, these everyday materials can be reused in surprising new ways... An old water bottle becomes part of the wall of a school, while a disassembled wind turbine transforms into playground equipment. It's not magic--it's recycling!

Award-winning author Jessica Stremer takes a kid friendly approach to exploring how we use discarded products at the end of their lifecycle to reduce waste and keep the planet healthy. From household goods to objects used in global industries, repurposing can have a big environmental impact.

Gorgeous double-page spreads capture how the OLD (plastic bottles, rubber tires, seatbelts) becomes NEW (ecobricks, playground mulch, a hammock), encouraging kids to consider how even the most unexpected items can be reused. Back matter elaborates on the different upcycling methods featured and includes a DIY activity for kids to repurpose items found in their home.

Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
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