{"product_id":"the-last-straw-kids-vs-plastics-isbn-9780062981394","title":"The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant\u003cbr\u003ethe seeds of environmental activism in young readers.\" —Kirkus (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I\u003cbr\u003eencourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane Goodall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere’s no doubt about it—plastic\u003cbr\u003eis in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and\u003cbr\u003eutensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is\u003cbr\u003ehurting the health of our planet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cbr\u003ereaders will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few\u003cbr\u003eof the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou’ll\u003cbr\u003ehear about the “Be Straw Free” campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou’ll\u003cbr\u003ediscover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching\u003cbr\u003ecaterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou’ll\u003cbr\u003emeet Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic\u003cbr\u003ebottles into solar heaters. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd there are many more\u003cbr\u003eincredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all\u003cbr\u003eto change the way we think about plastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction from Milo\u003cbr\u003eCress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection\u003cbr\u003eof brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood\u003cbr\u003ehighlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to\u003cbr\u003esave our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, author’s note,\u003cbr\u003efurther resources, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWith 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.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ekidlit.tv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll finish this book and think about what you can do to help the environment. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMrs. Knott's Book Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don’t want to miss this smart read.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetsy Bird, School Library Journal Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA breezy way of introducing ecology concepts and starting important conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889403883749,"sku":"NP9780062981394","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062981394.jpg?v=1730231179","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-last-straw-kids-vs-plastics-isbn-9780062981394","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}