Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers.
Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, author\'s note, further resources, and more..
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.
You\'ll meet X chitl Guadalupe Cruz L pez, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic bottles into solar heaters.
You\'ll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching caterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster.
You\'ll hear about the Be Straw Free campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress.
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.
With The Last Straw: Kids vs.
But the amount of plastic we throw away is hurting the health of our planet.
From our phones and computers to our toys and utensils, plastic is everywhere.
Jane Goodall There\'s no doubt about it--plastic is in almost everything. --Dr. --Kirkus (starred review) I encourage everyone to read this book.
Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers
