4.19 avg rating — 168 ratings

"By Dee Romito
Illustrated by Ziyue Chen
Published in February, 2023 by Holiday House


This installment of the Books for a Better Earth series traces the presence of straws throughout history up to the invention of the first plastic straw (1960s), at which point the focus of the book shifts to the impact plastic straws have on our environment and changes we can make to help. Brightly illustrated, this nonfiction children’s book includes further resources on plastic pollution and actions children can take to help protect the environment against it.

Ages: 6-9
Reading Level: 4.4
Horn Book Magazine starred, Kirkus Reviews

Not only does this book provide a history of straws sure to intrigue both students and teachers, but it also makes children aware of how plastic is harming the environment and steps they can take to help. This book will be particularly helpful when the second grade considers their opinion writing unit’s prompt on whether or not plastic straws should be banned."

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