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Why Does Plastic Hurt The Planet?

Clive Gifford

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Language

English

Book Summary

A unique and beautiful approach tounderstanding theplastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.Every single minute, a dump-trucks worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous, and contributing to climate change. Most plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years. And almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why dont we stop? Can we undo the damage weve already done? Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? unravels these difficult questions. Using the Mind Mappers technique that combines beautiful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and compelling text, the youngest readers can learn how plastics they use every day are hurting the earth, and the things they can do today to protect the planet. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information. TIMELY TOPIC: Inspired by activists such as Greta Thunberg, kids are concerned about the environment and are taking active roles at home, school, and in the community to protect the planet. UNIQUE APPROACH:Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? uses mind mapping, where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY READER: The text is carefully layered and leveled for emerging to proficient readers. COMPLETE THE MIND MAPPERS COLLECTION:How Do We Stop Climate Change? and Are We Running Out of Water? are also available.

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Author

Clive Gifford

Publisher

Weldon Owen

Number of Pages

Language

English

SKU

9781647226114

ISBN

9781647226114

Reading Age

All

Dimensions

29.21 x 1.52 x 23.37 cm

Binding

Hardback

Why Does Plastic Hurt The Planet?

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Clive Gifford

Clive Gifford Is An Award-Winning Author Of Over 180 Books For Children And Adults Including This Is Not A Science Book (Ivy Press), The Race To Space (Qed) And Eye Benders: The Science Of Seeing - Winner Of The Prestigious Royal Society Young People'S Book Prize. Clive'S The Colours Of History (Qed) Won The Blue Peter Best Book With Facts In 2019. His Other Books Range From The Serious (Refugees, Living On The Veg, Robots, Guardians Of The Planet) And Sporty (With Books On The Olympics, Football And Rugby) To The Fictional And Downright Silly (Pants Attack, Kelly'S Smelly Wellies, The Huge Rude Duke). Clive Has Travelled Through 70 Countries, Formed And Run A Computer Games Company And Taken Part In All Manner Of Sports From Parachuting And Gliding To Ultimate Frisbee (He Was Top Scorer At The European Indoor Championships In Gothenburg Back In The Nineties). His Books Have Been Shortlisted For The Tes Information Book Of The Year And The British Book Awards As Well As Winning Smithsonian, Children'S Choice, Nappa, Sainsburys And Pbs Awards. Sir Ranulph Fiennes Called Clive'S Ten People: Explorers, "An Inspiration To All Adventurers," Whilst The Guardian Declared That His Kingfisher Book Of Football "Was Worth A Season'S Training." Clive'S Official Website Can Be Found At Www.Clivegifford.Co.Uk Author: Clive Gifford Is An Experienced Author And Journalist Specializing In Non-Fiction Books For Both Children And Adults. He Has Written More Than 200 Books, Which Have Been Translated Into More Than 25 Languages, And Published Over 800 Features And Stories On Topics From Science And History To Language And Sport. Illustrator: After Receiving A Bachelor'S Degree In Fine Arts In China And A Mfa In Illustration At Savannah College Of Art And Design, Hannah Li Moved To New York City To Start Her Career As A Freelance Illustrator. Her Background In Fine Arts Subtly Influences Her Illustrations. Hannah'S Work Is Often Described As Optimistic, Soothing And Emotional.

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