Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
Know your targets: pollution and waste -- Where does pollution come from? -- Impacts of air pollution -- Measure air pollution -- Stand against: air pollution -- Impacts of water pollution -- Investigate water pollution -- Ocean plastic pollution -- Stand against: water pollution -- Throwaway culture -- What do we waste? -- Measure your waste -- Stand against: waste -- A different system -- Why is food wasted? -- Impacts of food waste -- Stand against: food waste -- Pollution, waste, and climate change -- Impacts of greenhouse gases -- Stand against: climate change -- Be the change, spread the word.
Summary:
"Many kids already understand that recycling and not littering are ways to help cut down on waste and pollution. But many don't know how what they use and buy impact the environment. From vehicle emissions to agricultural runoff, the main content of this book explains many kinds of waste and pollution and how it can affect the planet. Age-appropriate details and tips teach young readers how to stand against the many ways human activities can harm Earth"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.