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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Simple text and photograph illustrations explains how some materials are recycled and reused.
Young readers will discover what it means to recycle waste and be more eco-friendly. Introduces readers to the fact that not everything we throw away is garbage. Some things can be reused or made into something different.
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What do you do with old toys, clothes, and other stuff? Instead of throwing them away, get creative and see what crafts you can make! This book shows you how to make crafts out of old playing cards, marker caps, toy cars, neckties, hairbrushes, and more. Color photos of the finished crafts and step-by-step illustrations make these crafts a snap. Along with 21 crafts, you'll find information about recycling and tips for what you can do to help the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Fly Guy and Buzz visit a landfill to discover where their garbage goes. They learn all about garbage trucks, trash sorting, bacteria, and how landfills can be more environmentally friendly. They also visit a recycling plant to learn about how recycling programs get started, the recycling cycle, and what happens when trash isn't properly disposed of. There are even tips for how readers can help keep our planet healthy!" --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"All the stuff that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using the typical contents of a child's school backpack (defined as water, food, clothing, paper, plastic, metals, electronics), this book explores those stages in detail, including lots of ways to reduce, reuse or recycle waste along the way. Children will gain new insight into the routine...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Earth has a trash problem. How can you help? Join Tyler in learning about recycling. Find out what happens to things when they are recycled. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Where Does Recycling Go?, early fluent readers follow recyclables as they leave the home and head to a recycling plant to get sorted and all the steps in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as theylearn about what happens to recyclables and how they're made into new products. An infographic illustrates the steps of the process with real photos and descriptions. Where Does Recycling Go? also...
13) Recycle it!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including recycling and composting, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference"--
15) Garbage galore
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In this book, young readers will learn why recycling is important, which materials can be reprocessed into new goods, and how improved design can make products easier to recycle."--
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"Our House Is Round gently guides young readers through a smartly narrated conversation illuminating the concept of global connection and environmental cause and effect. This book teaches the whys behind earth conservation in a colorful, positive way that encourages maturity, responsibility, and problem-solving discussion."--Provided by publisher.
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"Rescue, Restore, Redecorate has all the design and refinishing secrets you need to bring heirlooms back to life and to easily refresh flea market finds. Gathered from Amy Howard's beloved classes, these refinishing recipes and techniques are foolpoof, making it incredibly easy to get great results. Along with a treasure trove of finishes, Amy shares antiques and flea market shopping advice and beautiful before-and-after furniture makeovers."--Page...
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What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash. Explore the hidden potential...
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"This narrative middle-grade nonfiction from Rebecca Donnelly dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet"--
20) Kids can recycle
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English
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Level 3 guided reader that helps educate young readers on the importance of recycling and what they can do to help protect the earth's resources.
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