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Children's Nonfiction Environmental Conservation & Protection

Our Plastic Problem

A Call for Global Solutions

by (author) Megan Durnford

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Feb 2025
Category
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Recycling & Green Living, Discoveries
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781459836709
    Publish Date
    Feb 2025
    List Price
    $21.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459836723
    Publish Date
    Feb 2025
    List Price
    $17.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

We have a serious plastic problem.

What was supposed to be a miracle material when it was first invented is now one of the biggest sources of pollution on our planet. But where does plastic come from? Why do we use so much of it? How does it hurt the environment and the animals who live there? Our Plastic Problem looks at plastic's history, uses, and how it affects land, water, air and human health. It also explores innovations in bioplastic and recycling, and practical ways to reduce and replace the plastic in our lives. Working together, we can solve our plastic problem.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the author

A born storyteller, Megan Durnford is a writer, arts journalist and documentary filmmaker. She is the author of two nonfiction books: René Lévesque: The Fascinating Life of a Separatist Icon and Christmas in Quebec: Heartwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions. Megan’s interest in environmental science stems from her love of the natural world. Her first documentary film Just a Lawn, highlighted Quebec’s pioneering ban on cosmetic pesticides and the dark side of “perfect lawns.” Megan lives in Montreal with her family.

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Awards

  • Commended, Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection

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