How Can We Reduce Household Waste?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Americans throw away millions of tons of waste at home every year. But did you know that much of this household waste can be recycled? Or that there are ways to turn this waste into energy? Learn how you can be part of the solution.
As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important question—What Can We Do about Pollution? Informative text, compelling photos, and engaging captions will help you find the answer!
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978-1-4677-9701-6
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978-1-4677-9702-3
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$34.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Earth Science |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Searchlight Books ™ |
| Imprint | LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.7 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF065000, JNF037020, JNF027000 |
| Dewey | 363.72'88 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 780 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 180440 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Mary K. Pratt
Mary K. Pratt is an award-winning freelance journalist and author based in Massachusetts. She has written a number of nonfiction books for middle and high school students. When she’s not writing, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in outdoor pursuits, including running, snowboarding, and skiing.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Pollution is a hot topic in the news. This real-life science series from Searchlight Books™ walks students through the causes and effects of pollution and explains how we can work together to help the environment. Elementary students will come away with a strong… View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“While the information is at times dire, it is fact-based, not alarmist. . . . This informative series will inspire young readers to join the cause for climate change.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
