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The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It (Books for a Better Earth) book cover by Dee Romito
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The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It (Books for a Better Earth)

by Dee Romito · illustrated by Ziyue Chen

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Hardcover · 40 pages Candlewick Press · 2023

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The Last Plastic Straw

Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet--and what you can do about it--in this history of the simple straw.

From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention.

With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw’s technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old.

Learn about what kids can do to reduce plastic waste. The backmatter includes more information on the movement to stop plastic waste, action items kids can do, a bibliography, and additional resources on plastic pollution. 

Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.


A Horn Book Fanfare Book
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A Green Earth Book Award Recommended Title

Details

Publisher
Candlewick Press
Author
Dee Romito
Format
Hardcover
Published
Feb 21, 2023
ISBN-13
9780823449491
ISBN-10
0823449491
Pages
40
Illustrator
Ziyue Chen
Carton quantity
32 copies
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