ISBN: 9780062981394
Editorial: HarperCollins
Autor: Hood, Susan
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 48
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: "Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." —Kirkus (starred review)“I encourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane GoodallThere’s no doubt about it—plastic is in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and utensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is hurting the health of our planet.With The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. You’ll hear about the “Be Straw Free” campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. You’ll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching caterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. You’ll meet Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic bottles into solar heaters.And there are many more incredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all to change the way we think about plastic!With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, author’s note, further resources, and more.From School Library JournalGr 2–5—This nonfiction picture book combines poetry and facts to increase awareness of plastic consumption around the world. Each two-page spread contains a poem and informational text on topics such as the consumption of plastic, how it is affecting the environment, steps to reduce the use of plastic, or the latest scientific discoveries to combat plastic waste. Most notable is the focus on children and teens who are making a difference by cutting back on the use of plastic or finding ways to recycle plastic to aid their communities. The digital illustrations are whimsical and enjoyable even though they don't really enhance the informational aspects of the text. Many children with different skin colors are also depicted in the illustrations. This would not be an ideal book for research, especially since there is no index. However, it is a fantastic resource for those who want to learn about the fight against plastic pollution. While the text may initially seem sparse on information, there are plenty of resources appended; a time line, a list of plastic alternatives, notes about the poetic styles used within the book, further reading, and websites and information for organizations working to reduce plastic usage are included. VERDICT A useful book to include in poetry or social awareness units, this is a thorough resource on plastic consumption.—V. Lynn Christiansen, Wiley International Studies Magnet Elem. Sch., Raleigh, NCReviewThoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In this factually augmented poetry collection, Hood illuminates the reasons, repercussions, and remedies for humans’ considerable use of plastic....Engel’s vivid, inclusive digital illustrations bolster this appealingly accessible picture book. — Publishers WeeklyA fantastic resource for those who want to learn about the fight against plastic pollution. A useful book to include in poetry or social awareness units, this is a thorough resource on plastic consumption. — School Library JournalA breezy way of introducing ecology concepts and starting important conversations.— BooklistWith an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. — kidlit.tvY
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