Loading...
The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It

By Dee Romito
Illustrators Illustrated by Ziyue Chen Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Holiday House Imprint Holiday House ISBN

9780823449491

The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It

load
In stock
SKU
9780823449491J

Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet--and what you can do about it--in this history of the simple straw.



From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention.



With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw’s technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old.



Learn about what kids can do to reduce plastic waste. The backmatter includes more information on the movement to stop plastic waste, action items kids can do, a bibliography, and additional resources on plastic pollution.



Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.



Author’s note. Sources. Suggestions for further reading. Index. Full-color illustrations were created with Procreate on iPad.
More Information

Standard MARC Records

Download Standard MARC Records

Cover Art

Download Cover Art

Nonfiction Early Elementary (Grades K-2)

Nonfiction Early Elementary

Nonfiction Early Elementary (Grades K-2)

For Grades K-2

Introduce young readers to the wonders of the world around them with 12 compelling nonfiction titles per year. These illustrated books feature innovative and easy-to-follow approaches to a variety of concepts and topics.

12 books per Year
$254.88 per Year
Interests

Animals, Beginning Readers, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Science/STEAM, Storytime/Read Alouds

Like this book? Get more like this every month.
LEARN MORE