{"product_id":"why-does-plastic-hurt-the-planet-how-our-stuff-is-harming-the-earth-and-what-you-can-do-to-reduce-your-use-hardcover","title":"Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet?: How Our Stuff Is Harming the Earth, and What You Can Do to Reduce Your Use - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClive Gifford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHannah Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and beautiful approach to understanding the plastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery single minute, a dump-truck's worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous, and contributing to climate change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Most plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years. And almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why don't we stop? Can we undo the damage we've already done? \u003ci\u003eWhy Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? \u003c\/i\u003eunravels these difficult questions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Using the Mind Mappers technique that combines beautiful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and compelling text, the youngest readers can learn how plastics they use every day are hurting the earth, and the things they can do today to protect the planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e TIMELY TOPIC: Inspired by activists such as Greta Thunberg, kids are concerned about the environment and are taking active roles at home, school, and in the community to protect the planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e UNIQUE APPROACH: \u003ci\u003eWhy Does Plastic Hurt the Planet?\u003c\/i\u003e uses \"mind mapping,\" where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY READER: The text is carefully layered and leveled for emerging to proficient readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e COMPLETE THE MIND MAPPERS COLLECTION: \u003ci\u003eHow Do We Stop Climate Change?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAre We Running Out of Water? \u003c\/i\u003eare also available.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClive Gifford is an experienced author, journalist, and photographer specializing in non-fiction books for both children and adults. He has written more than 200 books--which have been translated into more than 25 languages--and published over 800 features and stories, on topics from science and history to language and sport. His books have won numerous awards, including the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the School Library Association's Information Book Award, and the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based in Manchester, UK. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in China and a MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design, Hannah Li moved to New York City to start her career as a freelance illustrator. Her background in fine arts subtly influences her illustrations. She primarily works digitally but always gets inspiration from traditional techniques to bring unique touches to her work. Hannah's illustrations are often described as optimistic, soothing, and emotional.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 12 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759084044576,"sku":"9781647226114","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8c64864628cdcb4bc425856f95d1e494.webp?v=1780142131","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-does-plastic-hurt-the-planet-how-our-stuff-is-harming-the-earth-and-what-you-can-do-to-reduce-your-use-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}