{"product_id":"all-that-trash-the-story-of-the-1987-garbage-barge-and-our-problem-with-stuff-hardcover","title":"All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeghan McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMeghan McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALA Notable Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The year was 1987 and a ship full of trash was about to become famous...The narrative is immensely readable...A fresh take on a story of old garbage guaranteed to spark conversations and a desire for actions among students. Highly recommended.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA garbage barge that can't find a place to welcome it sparks a recycling movement in the United States in this smart and smelly picture book from the author of \u003ci\u003eEarmuffs for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLowell Harrelson wanted to turn trash into methane gas so he rented a barge called Morbo 4000. His plan was to ship the garbage from New York to North Carolina, but as the barge floated down the coast, no state would let him dock because of smelly waste on board  The barge became a mockery and the butt of many jokes in the media. What started as an attempted business venture turned into quite the predicament for Mr. Harrelson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMobro 4000 roamed the seas for forty-five days and traveled a distance of 6,000 miles. While awaiting its fate, the trash floated in New York's harbor, garnering much attention by onlookers. Green Peace activists put up a large banner across the barge that read, \"NEXT TIME...TRY RECYCLING.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven though the garbage barge was a farce, the unintended consequence inspired America to find a new way to deal with its trash.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeghan McCarthy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eEarmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDaredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCity Hawk: The Story of Pale Male\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSeabiscuit the Wonder Horse\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAll That Trash\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eAction!\u003c\/i\u003e A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at Meghan-McCarthy.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.3 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771966193952,"sku":"9781481477529","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a09c8edc660affd57f3754933cd289ba.webp?v=1780398476","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/all-that-trash-the-story-of-the-1987-garbage-barge-and-our-problem-with-stuff-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}