What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is away ? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we've had to figure out what to do with it. What a Waste! explores the history of garbage from earliest times to today, covering subjects including dumps, human waste, water pollution, problem garbage, and modern throwaway culture. From islands made out of 5,000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to fatbergs the size of a city bus in sewers today, What a Waste! delves into the fascinating, weird, and often disgusting world of garbage, and shows why it's a growing problem. Creative solutions are showcased, like Repair Cafes to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in imperfect fruits and vegetables, and filtration systems in Kenya made from discarded water bottles. With an inviting presentation including hand-lettering and humorous illustrations, this book will both educate and entertain young readers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Annick Press Ltd
ISBN-13
9781554519187
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2317470977
Product Key Features
Book Title
What a Waste: Where Does Garbage Go?
Illustrator
Bambi Edlund
Author
Claire Eamer
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Nature
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
228mm
Item Width
165mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Claire Eamer
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
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