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Description
Rubbish and Recycling, by Stephanie Turnbull, is an informational book for kindergarten to third-grade readers that explains what happens to everyday waste after it is discarded. The book follows the path of trash as it is buried in landfills, burned in incinerators, or processed in recycling plants to become new products. It presents basic facts about waste management and the environmental importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling.
Quick Summary
Every kid has tossed something in the trash and wondered where it goes, and this book finally answers that gross, fascinating question. Readers get to follow trash on a wild adventure underground, into incinerators, and through magical recycling machines that turn yesterday's junk into brand new treasures. If your kid loves the Magic School Bus explores the environment or books like What a Waste by Jess French, they'll devour this behind-the-scenes look at garbage. Perfect for curious kids in grades 1-3 who love science, gross facts, or helping the planet.