Waste
Book |
Weigl Pub. Inc.,
New York :
c2010.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorold | J 363.72 OSTOP | Children - Nonfiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Young readers learn how science, through waste, touches and shapes our daily lives. Includes colorful images and hands-on activities.
Details
- ISBN: 1605960640
- ISBN: 9781605960647
- Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.print
- Publisher: New York : Weigl Pub. Inc., c2010.
- General Note: Accelerated Reader MG 7.1 1.0 quiz: 133138Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note: What is waste? -- What are the different types of waste? -- What is liquid waste? -- How much garbage do we throw away? -- Where does garbage go after we throw it away? -- How is a landfill made? -- What is the problem with landfills? -- What is leachate in groundwater? -- What are wet landfills? -- How can waste be reduced? -- Can we burn trash? -- Is there waste in the air? -- Is land being wasted? -- What does biodegradable mean? -- Does packaging make unnecessary waste? -- Is it better to use paper bags or plastic bags? -- What are the three R's? -- What can be recycled? -- Why are people recycling less? -- What is composting? -- Waste careers -- Young scientist at work -- Take a science survey -- Fast facts.
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Target Audience Note:
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