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Take a closer look at plastic / by JoAnn Early Macken ; content consultant, Patty Moore, President, Moore Recycling Associates, Sonoma, CA.

Author/creator Macken, JoAnn Early, 1953- author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info South Egremont, MA : Red Chair Press, [2016]
Copyright Notice ©2016
Description40 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Plastics--Social aspects --Juvenile literature.
Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects --Juvenile literature.
Biodegradable plastics--Juvenile literature.
Portion of title Plastic
Series Take a closer look at
Take a closer look at ... (Red Chair Press) ^A1296303
Contents How did we get to this point? -- What's the problem? -- What can we do to help? -- Where do we go from here? -- STEM career connections.
Abstract Plastic is everywhere, but some experts say today's plastic will be in our landfills for thousands of years to come. Explore the good and the bad of plastic in our lives and learn how scientists are looking for new ways to produce biodegradable, Earth-friendly plastic substitutes. STEM career opportunities are featured.
General note"Core content library"--Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Audience 650 Lexile
LCCN 2015937987
ISBN9781634400503 library hardcover
ISBN163440050X
ISBNebook
Stock number1401564 QBI

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