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Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? Read, Think, Recycle
Winner, Mom's Choice Silver Award and Best Books Award Finalist USA Book News All the answers and facts about what happens to items we put in recycling bins can be found in this favorite nonfiction picture book by award-winning nonfiction author and illustrator Sabbithry Persad. "An educational resource for parents and teachers alike, the book will educate and entertain while also encouraging children to participate in all aspects of the recycling cycle."—Foreword Reviews After their dog Bubbles chases after the recycling truck, Tiana and her family set off on a search to the Materials Recovery Facility, learning about recycling along the way. Exploring the MRF on their adventure, they see how papers, plastics, metals, and glass are collected, sorted, and baled, and then sent to be made into new products. Based on facts about the process of recycling in industrial countries, this book will help children understand the importance of recycling to save natural resources, as well as how they can take action in their own communities.
40 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2011
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About the author
Sabbithry Persad
5 books15 followersSabbithry Persad is a writer who tackles issues we face in the global community. Persad's latest book "What Is Coronavirus? How It Infects, How It Spreads, and How to Stay Safe" (ages 12 and up) tackles questions and concerns about the coronavirus and offers public health support by explaining SARS-CoV-2, the diseases it causes, and the steps to keep people safe and curb the spread. Readers also learn about past pandemics and how they ended, offering an optimistic outlook for the future.
Persad's award-winning Earth Day creations in the Garbology Kids® series, offers a fun and interesting way for children ages 5 - 8 to learn about issues in waste generation and waste management, for the benefit of the Earth and future generations. "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" teaches children about how to collect and sort recyclable materials and what happens to those recyclable materials when they are put out at the curb. "Operation: Reuse It!" teaches children about the value of reusing items by showing how they can be put to the same use, a different function or a creative project. "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" teaches children how to reduce waste in their homes and communities. The Garbology Kids® waste management books have been mentioned in many publications such as Time for Kids, Recycling Today, Green Teacher Magazine, Green Living Magazine, and Mother Nature Network.
Persad received her degree in sociology from New York University. She also holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a Graduate Diploma in Books, Magazine, and Electronic Publishing. She is the founder of Firewater Media Group and Green Solutions Magazine (2007-2012 online magazine tackling environmental issues through environmental solutions). She lives in Orlando, Florida.
Persad's honors include:
FSBDC at UCF Consulting SBI® National Project of the Year Winner (2019)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Operation: Reuse It!" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" (2015)
Centennial Dean's Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2011)
Best Book Award Finalist USA Book News - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? (2011)"
Persad's award-winning Earth Day creations in the Garbology Kids® series, offers a fun and interesting way for children ages 5 - 8 to learn about issues in waste generation and waste management, for the benefit of the Earth and future generations. "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" teaches children about how to collect and sort recyclable materials and what happens to those recyclable materials when they are put out at the curb. "Operation: Reuse It!" teaches children about the value of reusing items by showing how they can be put to the same use, a different function or a creative project. "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" teaches children how to reduce waste in their homes and communities. The Garbology Kids® waste management books have been mentioned in many publications such as Time for Kids, Recycling Today, Green Teacher Magazine, Green Living Magazine, and Mother Nature Network.
Persad received her degree in sociology from New York University. She also holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a Graduate Diploma in Books, Magazine, and Electronic Publishing. She is the founder of Firewater Media Group and Green Solutions Magazine (2007-2012 online magazine tackling environmental issues through environmental solutions). She lives in Orlando, Florida.
Persad's honors include:
FSBDC at UCF Consulting SBI® National Project of the Year Winner (2019)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Operation: Reuse It!" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" (2015)
Centennial Dean's Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2011)
Best Book Award Finalist USA Book News - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? (2011)"
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February 21, 2011
This is a great educational story, with complimentary illustrations that teaches children the importance of recycling. The story is centered around a family who's dog is lost as he ran after the recycle truck. In their search to find him, they teach the reader all about recycling, from where items are recycled, how and what and can & can't be recycled. During their tour of the recycling center, I even learned a few new things and I grew up in the NW where recycling has always been a huge thing.
I highly recommend this book for preschoolers through elementary school age kids. I think the story is one kids from this age group will understand and they're enjoy taking a field trip via the story through the recycling center and learn about the ways they can recycle at home. I think kids will enjoy learning how items are recycled, and how how recycling works. Hopefully this will be an educational tool to spread the word to more areas who need to making recycling available.
The author has put together a fantastic teaching aid for recycling for parents and teachers on her site here http://garbologykids.com/
I highly recommend this book for preschoolers through elementary school age kids. I think the story is one kids from this age group will understand and they're enjoy taking a field trip via the story through the recycling center and learn about the ways they can recycle at home. I think kids will enjoy learning how items are recycled, and how how recycling works. Hopefully this will be an educational tool to spread the word to more areas who need to making recycling available.
The author has put together a fantastic teaching aid for recycling for parents and teachers on her site here http://garbologykids.com/
February 21, 2011
This is a great educational story, with complimentary illustrations that teaches children the importance of recycling. The story is centered around a family who's dog is lost as he ran after the recycle truck. In their search to find him, they teach the reader all about recycling, from where items are recycled, how and what and can & can't be recycled. During their tour of the recycling center, I even learned a few new things and I grew up in the NW where recycling has always been a huge thing.
I highly recommend this book for preschoolers through elementary school age kids. I think the story is one kids from this age group will understand and they're enjoy taking a field trip via the story through the recycling center and learn about the ways they can recycle at home. I think kids will enjoy learning how items are recycled, and how how recycling works. Hopefully this will be an educational tool to spread the word to more areas who need to making recycling available.
The author has put together a fantastic teaching aid for recycling for parents and teachers on her site here http://garbologykids.com/
I highly recommend this book for preschoolers through elementary school age kids. I think the story is one kids from this age group will understand and they're enjoy taking a field trip via the story through the recycling center and learn about the ways they can recycle at home. I think kids will enjoy learning how items are recycled, and how how recycling works. Hopefully this will be an educational tool to spread the word to more areas who need to making recycling available.
The author has put together a fantastic teaching aid for recycling for parents and teachers on her site here http://garbologykids.com/
January 25, 2011
This book reminded me of the old Magic School Bus books in the way it was written and the illustrations.
The family in this book is trying to find their dog who has followed the Recycling truck. In the process of looking for their dog they learn about what can be recycled and where materials go after they are collected. The take a tour of a recycling center and learn how materials are sorted and what they are used for. This is an educational book and I learned a few things I didn't know. Too bad we don't have a local Recycling Center, I'm sure it would make a fun field trip for kids.
http://garbologykids.com/
Rating: 4 Stars
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The family in this book is trying to find their dog who has followed the Recycling truck. In the process of looking for their dog they learn about what can be recycled and where materials go after they are collected. The take a tour of a recycling center and learn how materials are sorted and what they are used for. This is an educational book and I learned a few things I didn't know. Too bad we don't have a local Recycling Center, I'm sure it would make a fun field trip for kids.
http://garbologykids.com/
Rating: 4 Stars
Source: From Author For Review
January 30, 2013
I gave this book 5/5 stars. The illustrations were excellent. The story follows a family as they search for their dog. The dog loves to follow the recycle truck so they start off following the truck also. I liked how the story flowed from one location to the next. I think all children will enjoy the story and not even realize they are learning about how to recycle. A great book and perfect for any child who has questions about recycling.
September 11, 2014
My kids and I liked this book. We were interested before we read it and came out of it better informed. It is great for 3rd grade and up I think. My son was interested (5 years old) but I had to explain things a little further for him. My daughter is 9 so she got it. I am going to share it with her class for Earth Day at school.
February 29, 2012
Where Do Recyclable Materials go would be excellent to read when introducing recycling to students in grades k-5th or any age really. This book focuses on Georgia GPS standard S3L2 and a lesson could be done after reading this book through having students make a poster promoting recycling and the harms not recycling has on the environment.
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