Due Out April 3, 2018

Thanks to Netgalley and Kid’s Can Press for the ARC of this book to read and provide my honest review.

Description
All the “stuff” that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it’s consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using the typical contents of a child’s school backpack (defined as water, food, clothing, paper, plastic, metals, electronics), this book explores those stages in detail, including lots of ways to reduce, reuse or recycle waste along the way. Children will gain new insight into the routine decisions they make about their own consuming and trashing or recycling practices. For example: How long does it take for a cotton T-shirt to decompose in a landfill? Can a bike helmet be made from recyclable materials? Which is better for the Earth, wrapping a sandwich in aluminum foil or plastic? By learning to use critical thinking skills to make informed choices, children will feel empowered by the important, constructive role they can play in the future health of the planet. Author Erica Fyvie has found a way to use everyday objects to speak directly to children’s curiosity and their desire to make a difference. With infographics, short subsections, sidebars and charts, the information presented is engaging and accessible. Playful illustrations by award-winning illustrator Bill Slavin help make complex subjects easier to understand, while keeping the tone friendly. From energy to climate, innovations to sustainability, this all-encompassing look at a timely topic is the perfect go-to resource for elementary science and social studies classrooms. Includes a glossary, resources, bibliography and index.
Available Editions
EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781771380782
PRICE $19.99 (CAD)

MY BOOK REVIEW:

This is a fantastic book for educators and parents to purchase for their middle-graders.  Wonderfully illustrated and full of a lot of information about where our water comes from, where waste goes to and about recycling. It’s actually a good read for adults too.

The illustrations are perfect, helping to support the written work and clarify some of the more difficult parts to understand. Well laid out and excellently written! Well done!

I give this book: