Kids vs. Plastic: Ditch the Straw and Find the Pollution Solution to Bottles, Bags, and Other Single-Use Plastics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781426339110)

Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution!

It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles to sports equipment. And a lot of it is used once and then thrown away. Unfortunately, it takes a REALLY long time for plastic to break down and it can be harmful to our environment, especially wildlife. But why and when did we start using it in so much stuff? And how do we stop?

Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!

Author: Julie Beer
ISBN-10: 1426339119
ISBN-13: 9781426339110
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2020 pg. 75
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 74