Litter is not only an eyesore but a serious threat to animals and their habitats. We can all work together to keep the planet healthy and clean.
Did you know that gum on the sidewalk is litter? Even a banana peel that is thrown in a ditch is litter. Trash poses a threat to animals everywhere, including pets, farm animals and wildlife. They can get injured or trapped in the litter and even eat garbage that makes them sick.
In Too Much Trash: How Litter Is Hurting Animals, we discover how garbage ends up everywhere—from city streets and the wilderness to farmland and the ocean. But there's good news: litter is a problem everyone can help prevent. Around the world, kids and adults are finding ways to take out the trash. Find out how you can help clean up the planet for all species.
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CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection | 2023 | Commended
The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award (GEBA) - Children’s Nonfiction | 2024 | Long-listed
Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) Book Awards - Youth Category | 2023 | Long-listed
BC Books for Schools | 2023 | Commended
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“A true eye-opener to anyone who wishes to have a clean environment and healthy animals…Recommended for an elementary classroom science lesson, or Earth Day-related activities.”
“This book inspires environmental stewardship by providing timely and critical information about the many ways that litter affects the lives of animals on our planet. As students build knowledge about the impacts of litter, they can apply critical thinking about how they might improve the quality of life of animals in their communities.”