Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet: How our stuff is harming the Earth, and what you can do to reduce your use
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet: How our stuff is harming the Earth, and what you can do to reduce your use
By (Author) Clive Gifford
Illustrated by Hannah Li
Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Weldon Owen, Incorporated
15th November 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
The Earth: natural history: general interest
Forests and woodland
Physical Properties
Hardback
72
Width 292mm, Height 234mm, Spine 15mm
748g
Description
A unique and beautiful approach tounderstanding theplastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.
Every single minute, a dump-trucks worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous, and contributing to climate change.
Most plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years. And almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this Why don't we stop Can we undo the damage weve already done Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet unravels these difficult questions.
Using the Mind Mappers technique that combines beautiful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and compelling text, the youngest readers can learn how plastics they use every day are hurting the earth, and the things they can do today to protect the planet.
BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information.
TIMELY TOPIC: Inspired by activists such as Greta Thunberg, kids are concerned about the environment and are taking active roles at home, school, and in the community to protect the planet.
UNIQUE APPROACH:Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet uses "mind mapping," where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information.
ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY READER: The text is carefully layered and leveled for emerging to proficient readers.
COMPLETE THE MIND MAPPERS COLLECTION:How Do We Stop Climate Change and Are We Running Out of Water are also available.
Author Bio
Clive Gifford is an experienced author, journalist, and photographer specializing in non-fiction books for both children and adults. He has written more than 200 bookswhich have been translated into more than 25 languagesand published over 800 features and stories, on topics from science and history to language and sport. His books have won numerous awards, including the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the School Library Association's Information Book Award, and the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts.
Based in Manchester, UK.
After receiving a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts in China and a MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design, Hannah Li moved to New York City to start her career as a freelance illustrator. Her background in fine arts subtly influences her illustrations. She primarily works digitally but always gets inspiration from traditional techniques to bring unique touches to her work. Hannahs illustrations are often described as optimistic, soothing, and emotional.
