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Operation: Reuse It!: Read Think Reuse
Winner, Mom's Choice Silver Award
A delightful book that shows us how little acts of reusing and kindness to others can make a difference in the world.
" Reuse It! is the second book in the EcoAdventures Garbology Kids series, teaching children wonderful ways to reduce, reuse, and repurpose trash and junk, or old discarded items." — James Cox and Diane Donovan, The Midwest Book Review
With colorful illustrations and fact-filled diagrams complementing the adventure, this picture book tells the story of how Peter and his friends help Mr. Ogilvy rediscover forgotten belongings in his shed. They help him organize and distribute the unwanted stuff to reuse centers in the community, learning the many ways and benefits of reusing. The children have fun with forgotten treasures such as old toys, electronics, art supplies, and even a broken-down car, while they work together to determine how the items should be reused, in the process saving resources, energy, and money, while diverting materials from the landfill.
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A delightful book that shows us how little acts of reusing and kindness to others can make a difference in the world.
" Reuse It! is the second book in the EcoAdventures Garbology Kids series, teaching children wonderful ways to reduce, reuse, and repurpose trash and junk, or old discarded items." — James Cox and Diane Donovan, The Midwest Book Review
With colorful illustrations and fact-filled diagrams complementing the adventure, this picture book tells the story of how Peter and his friends help Mr. Ogilvy rediscover forgotten belongings in his shed. They help him organize and distribute the unwanted stuff to reuse centers in the community, learning the many ways and benefits of reusing. The children have fun with forgotten treasures such as old toys, electronics, art supplies, and even a broken-down car, while they work together to determine how the items should be reused, in the process saving resources, energy, and money, while diverting materials from the landfill.
Don't miss these other favorite nonfiction books by Sabbithry
40 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 2011
58 people want to read
About the author
Sabbithry Persad
5 books15 followersSabbithry Persad is a writer who tackles issues we face in the global community. Persad's latest book "What Is Coronavirus? How It Infects, How It Spreads, and How to Stay Safe" (ages 12 and up) tackles questions and concerns about the coronavirus and offers public health support by explaining SARS-CoV-2, the diseases it causes, and the steps to keep people safe and curb the spread. Readers also learn about past pandemics and how they ended, offering an optimistic outlook for the future.
Persad's award-winning Earth Day creations in the Garbology Kids® series, offers a fun and interesting way for children ages 5 - 8 to learn about issues in waste generation and waste management, for the benefit of the Earth and future generations. "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" teaches children about how to collect and sort recyclable materials and what happens to those recyclable materials when they are put out at the curb. "Operation: Reuse It!" teaches children about the value of reusing items by showing how they can be put to the same use, a different function or a creative project. "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" teaches children how to reduce waste in their homes and communities. The Garbology Kids® waste management books have been mentioned in many publications such as Time for Kids, Recycling Today, Green Teacher Magazine, Green Living Magazine, and Mother Nature Network.
Persad received her degree in sociology from New York University. She also holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a Graduate Diploma in Books, Magazine, and Electronic Publishing. She is the founder of Firewater Media Group and Green Solutions Magazine (2007-2012 online magazine tackling environmental issues through environmental solutions). She lives in Orlando, Florida.
Persad's honors include:
FSBDC at UCF Consulting SBI® National Project of the Year Winner (2019)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Operation: Reuse It!" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" (2015)
Centennial Dean's Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2011)
Best Book Award Finalist USA Book News - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? (2011)"
Persad's award-winning Earth Day creations in the Garbology Kids® series, offers a fun and interesting way for children ages 5 - 8 to learn about issues in waste generation and waste management, for the benefit of the Earth and future generations. "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" teaches children about how to collect and sort recyclable materials and what happens to those recyclable materials when they are put out at the curb. "Operation: Reuse It!" teaches children about the value of reusing items by showing how they can be put to the same use, a different function or a creative project. "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" teaches children how to reduce waste in their homes and communities. The Garbology Kids® waste management books have been mentioned in many publications such as Time for Kids, Recycling Today, Green Teacher Magazine, Green Living Magazine, and Mother Nature Network.
Persad received her degree in sociology from New York University. She also holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a Graduate Diploma in Books, Magazine, and Electronic Publishing. She is the founder of Firewater Media Group and Green Solutions Magazine (2007-2012 online magazine tackling environmental issues through environmental solutions). She lives in Orlando, Florida.
Persad's honors include:
FSBDC at UCF Consulting SBI® National Project of the Year Winner (2019)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Operation: Reuse It!" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?" (2015)
Mom's Choice Children's Picture Books Silver Award - "We Can Reduce: Precycle It!" (2015)
Centennial Dean's Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2011)
Best Book Award Finalist USA Book News - "Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? (2011)"
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