Title The last straw : kids vs. plastics / written by Susan Hood ; illustrated by Christiane Engel.

Publication Info.	New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]
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Avon Free Public Library - Children's Department	J 363.72 HOOD	Check Shelf
Bloomfield at the Atrium	J363.72 HOO	Check Shelf
Bristol, Main Library - Children's Department	J363.7288 HOO	DUE 05-02-24
Canton Public Library - Children's Department	J 363.73 HOOD	Check Shelf
Cheshire Public Library - Children's Department	J 363.738 HOOD	Check Shelf
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East Hartford, Raymond Library - Children's Department	J 363 HOOD	Check Shelf
Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department	J 363.7 HOO	Check Shelf
Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Children's Department	J 363.72 HOOD	Check Shelf
Marlborough, Richmond Memorial Library - Children's Department	J 363.72 HOOD	Check Shelf

Edition	First edition.
Description	48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Summary	This collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems with bright, colorful illustrations highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet.
Contents	Introduction -- Fantastic plastic -- P is for peek-a-boo plastic -- A sea change -- Plastic for dinner? -- The great Pacific garbage patch -- Ban the bag -- Mr. Trash wheel -- The road back -- From bottles to buddies -- For the love of frogs -- Ode to the jellyfish -- What can a bottle be? -- The munching, crunching caterpillars -- Be straw free -- A shining light -- Stand up, speak up -- Join the crew -- Author's note -- Timeline -- Use this, not plastic -- Top ten ocean polluters -- Additional resources -- Acknowledgments.
Summary	Hood's poems highlight the threat of plastic and shows how it is hurting the health of our planet. You'll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and other methods to break down plastic pollution faster. Hood then introduces readers to young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change-- and inspires you to change the way you think about plastic! -- adapted from jacket
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-45).
Audience	Ages 5 up.
Subject	Plastics -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile literature.
	Plastics -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile poetry.
	Plastic scrap -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile literature.
	Plastic scrap -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile poetry.
	Plastic marine debris -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile literature.
	Plastic marine debris -- Environmental aspects -- Juvenile poetry.
	Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Juvenile literature.
	Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
	Environmental protection -- Juvenile literature.
	Children's poetry, American.
	JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection.
	JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General.
	JUVENILE NONFICTION / Recycling & Green Living.
Genre/Form	Didactic poetry.
	Poetry.
	Informational works.
	Illustrated works.
Added Author	Engel, Christiane (Illustrator), illustrator.
Added Title	Kids vs. plastics
	Kids v. plastics
	Kids versus plastics
ISBN	9780062981394 (hardcover)
	0062981390 (hardcover)

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