litter (trash)

The animal citizens of Beaston discover better ways to recycle and control their trash.

Beginning readers are introduced to how they can live green and make a difference by picking up trash.

"When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help"--Provided by publisher.

"When Elbow Grease and his friends head to the beach for an Earth Day celebration, they discover the shore covered in litter. All that trash is so harmful to the plants, animals, and people who spend time at the beach! It's obvious that the area needs a good cleaning, and Elbow Grease is just the truck for the job. With the help of his monster truck family, their friends, and the community members who want to lend a helping hand, everyone helps make the beach more beautiful than ever"--Provided by publisher.

A windstorm has made a mess of the neighborhood playground and no one can play. When King Friday proclaims that it is Clean-Up Day, everyone helps by throwing away and recycling the trash. The children learn that they can all work together to keep their neighborhood clean!.

"Maggie likes to collect treasures wherever she goes, and at first the nieghbors and city workers are grateful to Maggie for cleaning up, but one day her collection grows too big and spills out of her house and Maggie must find a way to share her treasure that enchants and transforms the enitre neighborhood"--Adapted from publisher description.

Trina learns how little pieces of litter can add up to big problems for the planet and why it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

When the Corner Kids decide to clean up a dump to make it a playground, Alex's bossy ways hamper their progress.

Presents a look at recycling and the environment, providing information on the ecological footprint, and suggests ways to reduce waste, stop over-consumption, and see garbage and its connection to nature.

Manny and his friend Gertie join forces to clean up their local park--because every superhero needs a planet worth saving.