![]() ![]() From optimism some of us went to overexpansion in anticipation of the future, and from overexpansion to reckless speculation. Being prosperous, we became optimistic-all of us. Advances in science and invention had opened vast vistas of new progress. Our wounds from the war were rapidly healing. As we look back over these troubled years we realize that we have passed through two different stages of dislocation and distress.īefore the storm broke we were steadily gaining in prosperity. They have been years of greater suffering and hardship than any which have come to the American people since the aftermath of the Civil War. The last 3 years have been a time of unparalleled economic calamity. Bambi Edmund’s humorous and engaging drawings will draw in the grades 4-6 readers, as will the sidebars of ‘smart ideas’, ‘cool facts’ and ‘trash talk’ and the constant flow of topics.In accepting the great honor that you have brought to me, I desire to speak so simply and so plainly that every man and woman in the United States who may hear or read my words cannot misunderstand. “This thorough overview of waste provides a great introduction to the topic and offers other resources and a great bibliography for follow up reading. ![]() “A smart overall survey sprinkled with choice nuggets of garbage lore. Dig in.” - Kirkus Reviews, 02/01/17 “Laid out in easy-to-read sections with plenty of colorful illustrations, this slim volume is readable yet comprehensive.” - School Library Journal, 03/01/17 “This empowering read will motivate kids to think about a problem very close at hand and to dream up possible solutions for the future.” - Booklist Online, 03/17/17 “Elevating the mundane into the realm of fascinating science and pop history, this book also offers a successful formula for encouraging students to enjoy nonfiction texts.”-Booklist “With a kid-friendly structure and super-goofy illustrations, this is probably the best book on the history and science of familiar food to have been published for kids in recent years.”-School Library Journal *Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award nomination *Canadian Science Writers’ Association Book Award finalist *Recommended Reads List, Canadian Toy Testing Council *Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre *Best Bets List, Ontario Library Association *Best Books for Children List, Science Books & Films “This engaging book has much to offer both children and adults and would be a wonderful personal gift or addition to any science classroom or library.”-The GuardianĪwards and reviews for The World in Your Lunch Box “Aside from providing interesting biographical reading, this book is replete with life lessons for adolescents and tweens about flouting popularity in the name of what is right.”-Booklist *2015 Rocky Mountain Book Award nomination *2015 Information Book Award finalist, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada *Canadian Science Writers’ Association Award finalist *Best Books for Kids & Teens 2014, Canadian Children’s Book Centre With an inviting presentation including hand-lettering and humorous illustrations, this book will both educate and entertain young readers.Īwards and reviews for Before the World Was Ready Creative solutions are showcased, like Repair Cafés to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in “imperfect” fruits and vegetables, and filtration systems in Kenya made from discarded water bottles. 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. 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. 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. Hold your nose while you read about the disgustingly fascinating world of garbage!
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