Cleaning up plastic with artificial coastlines
by Hustad, Douglas,
| Print Book 2020 |
| Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
People throw away plastic every day. Lots of it ends up in the ocean. It can harm marine wildlife there. Scientists are developing technology that helps collect plastic from the ocean. Cleaning Up Plastic with Artificial Coastlines looks at the science behind the technology, its risks, and how it could help improve life on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Contents
A shore offshoreThe discovery
How it works
The cleanup begins
What's next?
Fast facts
Stop and think.
Additional Information
| Series | Unconventional science. |
| Subjects |
Pollution control equipment
-- Juvenile literature.
Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Juvenile literature. Pollution prevention -- Juvenile literature. Environmental protection -- Juvenile literature. Nature conservation -- Juvenile literature. Illustrated works. |
| Publisher | Minneapolis, Minnesota :Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing,2020 |
| Language |
English |
| Description |
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. |
| ISBN | 153211897X 9781532118975 |
| Other | Classic View |