Book
What a waste! : where does garbage go? / by Claire Eamer ; illustrated by Bambi Edlund.
Explores the issue of garbage and how humans have handled it from prehistory to modern times.
Record details
- ISBN: 1554519187 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781554519187 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 89 pages : colour illustrations
- Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 14.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Refuse and refuse disposal > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | J 363.7288 Eam | 31681020066627 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
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A history of garbage from the earliest times to today covers subjects ranging from dumps and human waste to water pollution and the modern "throwaway" culture, sharing key insights into why waste is a growing problem for the planet. Simultaneous. - Perseus PublishingWhat a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is âaway'? 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, âproblem' garbage, and modern âthrowaway' culture. From islands made out of 5,000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to âfatbergs' 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 Cafés to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in âimperfect' 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.
- Perseus PublishingWhat a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is âawayâ? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and weâve 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, âproblemâ garbage, and modern âthrowawayâ culture. From islands made out of 5,000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to âfatbergsâ 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 itâs a growing problem. Creative solutions are showcased, like Repair Cafés to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in âimperfectâ 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.
- Perseus PublishingHold your nose while you read about the disgustingly fascinating world of garbage!
