What a Waste!
Where Does Garbage Go?
Toronto : Annick Press, [2017]
Format: Book
Description: 89 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
"What a Waste! explores the problem of garbage and how humans have dealt with it from prehistory to modern times. Topics include how archaeologists study ancient garbage; the growth of consumer culture and disposability; food waste; the environmental effects of garbage; "problem" garbage like electronic and toxic waste; sewage and dead bodies; and garbage in the oceans and in space. Sidebars highlight people and organizations around the world who are making efforts to reduce or reuse waste."-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience: 1040L
ISBN:
9781554519187
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C SCIENCE Conserve Recycle Eam | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Conserve Recycle Eam | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Conserve Recycle Eam | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Conserve Eam | St. Andrews Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-83) and index.
Issued also in electronic formats.
Issued also in electronic formats.