"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant
the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." Kirkus (starred review)
I
encourageeveryoneto read this book. Dr. Jane Goodall
Theres no doubt about itplastic
is in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and
utensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is
hurting the health of our planet.
WithThe Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics,
readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few
of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change.
Youll
hear about the Be Straw Free campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. Youll
discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching
caterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. Youll
meet Xchitl Guadalupe Cruz Lpez, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic
bottles into solar heaters. And there are many more
incredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all
to change the way we think about plastic!
With an introduction from Milo
Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection
of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood
highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to
save our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, authors note,
further resources, and more.
