你知道世界上有92%的人吸入的空氣都是受汙染的嗎? 你知道一天當中有大約7千5百萬噸的垃圾被丟棄嗎? 環保問題一直是身為地球公民的我們所必須關心的, 環保觀念更是需要從小養成。 透過本書,小朋友可以了解地球目前面臨的「廢物種類」與「污染類型」、「資源種類(以及可以被製造成哪些東西)」,呈現現今環保議題,包含:臭氧層的作用及危機、森林濫墾、動物保護、能源再利用(水力發電、地熱、風力、太陽能) 豐富的實照與插畫,淺顯易懂的文字與圖表,是一本給小朋友的絕佳環保入門書! ▌ About What A Waste In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This educational book will teach young budding ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth and the big impact we can make by the little things we do. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there is a floating mass of rubbish larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean? It is not all bad news though. While this is a knowledge book that explains where we are going wrong, What a Waste also shows what we are getting right! Discover plans to save our seas. How countries are implementing green projects worldwide, and how to turn waste into something useful. The tiniest everyday changes can make all the difference to ensure our beautiful planet stays lush and teeming with life. It is a lively kid's educational book with fabulous illustrations and fun facts about the world broken into easy to digest bite-sized bits. Each page can be looked at in short bursts or longer reads for more detail, making it a great children's book for a range of age groups. Get Involved - Make A Difference! Almost everything we do creates waste, from litter and leftovers to factory gases and old gadgets. Find out where it goes, how it affects our planet and what we can do to reduce the problem. From how to make your home more energy and water efficient, to which items can be recycled and tips for grocery shopping, this book is packed full of ideas on how you can get involved to make our planet a better place to live. This environment book for children has a wealth of ideas for becoming a planet-defending hero: -Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes -Learn where about our Earth's limited resources and how to take some pressure off -Your trash is another man's treasure -Small changes to take your home from wasteful to super resource efficient -Dive into saving our oceans and super recycling -And much, much more What a Waste is one of several nature books for kids written by Jess French, a passionate conservationist and veterinarian committed to protecting the beautiful world we live in. Pages: 72 Size: 28.2 x 22.3 cm ISBN: 9780241366912