The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The Great Pacific Garbage Patchshines a light on the giant accumulation of garbage in the Pacific Ocean. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind ocean currents and plastic's chemical composition to explain the threat trash, especially plastic, poses for the world's oceans, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Geography, History, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2018 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2017-09-01 |
ISBN | 9781532110238, 9781680788082 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 363.739 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 9.75 x 8.5 |
Lexile | 1200 |
Guided Reading Level | Z |
ATOS Reading Level | 8.6 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 505035 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 3.0 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Ecological Disasters – Library Media Connection
Extremely informative, well laid-out, and expertly researched, these titles should provide a quality nonfiction upgrade to any library collection. Recommended.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (Ecological Disasters) – Booklist
Perdew provides an informative introduction to the problem and discusses a few proposed solutions, while noting that public awareness and responsible plastic disposal are vital. . . . This wide-format book leaves readers with plenty to think about, from possible future outcomes to personal choices today.
Ecological Disasters – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The writing is engaging and informative, some of the titles taking a more narrative approach, while others are more scientific. All of them benefit from back matter that includes flowcharts that show cause and effect, and an ‘Essential Facts’ section that sums up key points. These volumes that look at difficult topics are critical reading for all students.