{"product_id":"the-last-straw-kids-vs-plastics","title":"The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics","description":"\"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant\nthe seeds of environmental activism in young readers.\" —Kirkus (starred review)\n\n“I\nencourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane Goodall\n\nThere’s no doubt about it—plastic\nis in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and\nutensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is\nhurting the health of our planet.\n\nWith The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics,\nreaders will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few\nof the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change.\n\nYou’ll\nhear about the “Be Straw Free” campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. You’ll\ndiscover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching\ncaterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. You’ll\nmeet Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic\nbottles into solar heaters.\n\n\nAnd there are many more\nincredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all\nto change the way we think about plastic!\n\nWith an introduction from Milo\nCress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection\nof brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood\nhighlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to\nsave our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, author’s note,\nfurther resources, and more.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062981390\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.0062981390.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hood, Susan|Engel, Christiane\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51421498867999,"sku":"PKV.0062981390.G","price":2.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/0062981390-0.jpg?v=1764262863","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/the-last-straw-kids-vs-plastics","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}