Recycling and Waste

by Ellen Labrecque

Overview

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Recycling and Waste, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534100497
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/28/2017
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Global Citizens: Environmentali
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ellen Labrecque is a freelance writer living in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Previously, she was a senior editor at Sports Illustrated Kids. Ellen loves to travel and then learn about new places and people she can write about in her books.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 History: Making Things New Again 4

Chapter 2 Geography: Recycling Around the World 12

Chapter 3 Civics: Everybody Helps 18

Chapter 4 Economics: The Numbers Behind Recycling 24

Think About It 30

For More Information 31

Glossary 32

Index 32