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What a Waste!: Where Does Garbage Go?

by Claire EAMER
What a Waste!: Where Does Garbage Go? illus. by Bambi Edlund. 96p. bibliog. further reading. index. photos. Annick. Mar. 2017. Tr $22.95. ISBN 9781554519194; pap. $12.95. ISBN 9781554519187.
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Gr 4–7—Many have an "out of sight, out of mind" attitude when it comes to garbage. But this title aims to explore all aspects of rubbish, from the history of waste removal to current disposal practices, with tips on how to cut down trash production. Laid out in easy-to-read sections with plenty of colorful illustrations, this slim volume is readable yet comprehensive. The overwhelming amount of refuse produced by humans is emphasized, but all is not doom and gloom. There are plenty of recycling ideas and new conservation efforts detailed by the author. This selection will be useful for environmentally minded upper elementary and middle school readers as well as those needing a resource for science and classroom projects.
VERDICT Recommended for well-rounded environmental collections in public and school libraries.
Reviewed by Morgan Brickey, Arlington Public Library, TX , Mar 01, 2017

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