| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Books for a better Earth |
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Books for a better earth.
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| Summary |
"A history of the technological advancements behind the straw, how modern plastic straws harm the environment, and what is being done to solve the problem of plastic pollution"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention. With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw's technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old." -- Amazon.com. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Audience |
Ages 6-9 Holiday House. |
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Grades 2-3 Holiday House. |
| Subject |
Drinking straws -- Juvenile literature.
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Plastic scrap -- Juvenile literature.
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Disposable tableware -- Juvenile literature.
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Waste minimization -- Juvenile literature.
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Inventions -- Juvenile literature.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General.
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Drinking straws. (OCoLC)fst02010750
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Waste minimization. (OCoLC)fst01171037
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Instructional and educational works.
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Picture books.
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| Added Author |
Chen, Ziyue, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780823449491 (hardcover) |
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0823449491 (hardcover) |
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