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  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:School & Education
  • Age Range (years):6 - 10
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:Scrap University Kids Recycling Series
  • Series Number:2
  • Pages:36
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798986257655

A Recycling Adventure to the Scrapyard!

By Shaziya M. Jaffer, Brad W. Rudover, Jessica Alexanderson and Scrap University Kids

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Overview

The average household generates over 100 pounds of scrap metal each year. Did you know that all of that can be recycled?

Ellie knows! She and her friends have already achieved the incredible feat of recycling a million cans, but they're not done yet. Now, they're on a mission to tackle the problem of metal items needlessly being thrown away. Determined to make a difference, they gather wires, Christmas lights, pots and pans, unicorn shoes, and other metal items from their community. Then Ellie and her classmates head to the local scrapyard to turn those treasures into valuable resources through recycling. They earn money for their school too!

We believe your kids will not only love this story but will be inspired to join in neighborhood clean-up efforts. Maybe they’ll even earn some extra cash for their piggy banks. Happy reading and recycling!

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Description

Ellie and her friends discover a problem in their neighborhood: metal is being thrown in the garbage instead of being recycled! They hold a scrap metal drive, taking their wagon home to home and collecting household items to be recycled. Featuring whimsical characters like a talking magnet, this book presents the science behind metal recycling in a fun, kid-friendly way. Young readers will enjoy the adventure to the scrapyard and will learn how they can help recycle metal too.

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About The Author

Recycling is like Magic formerly Scrap University Kids is a passionate team of three individuals who share a common goal of making the planet a better place for future generations. Shaziya M. Jaffer, an elementary school teacher with 15 years of experience, knows how important it is to teach kids at a young age about sustainability and environmental responsibility. Brad Rudover, with over 40 years of experience in the metal recycling industry, is an expert in the field and knows the value of recycling metal. Jessica Alexanderson aka Scuba Jess, a scuba diver in Seattle, WA, is an advocate for ocean conservation and brings awareness of the impact of waste on our oceans and planet.

Together, they are Scrap U Kids, they have set a 30 year goal to eliminate metal from the landfill. They teach kids that all metals have value and that recycling them can even earn them some cash. So don't throw away those old wires, USB chargers, holiday lights, tin foil, or cans - bring them to your local scrap yard instead! They believe in making metal recycling fun and easy for kids while also raising awareness of the importance of sustainability. Their mission is to inspire the next generation to care for the environment and make a positive impact on the planet.

Visit RecyclingislikeMagic.com for free coloring pages, recycling tips, and worksheets to help get kids involved.  Together we can save our planet 1 can at a time! 

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Book Reviews

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MARK
This series sends an excellent message to our future generation This is a great medsage for kids. Individuals small actions can have huge impacts when everyone is on the same page. Keep our planet healthy and clean by making small choices. Great series of books. 🌏🌎🌍♻️ 🐙🦞🦭🐢🐚💙 Read more
Michael
Amazing and informative book An amazing book with great material and pictures! 100% would recommend to any one! Read more
Hana
Great book for recycling education! A really great book to influence the right idea of circular economy to the next generation! This book not only is an easy read for many age groups but also helps educate parents on the operations of recycling scrap metal. Read more
Jason
Informative and Fun! A Recycling Adventure to the Scrapyard! is a fun and exciting book for kids to learn about sustainable practices. It teaches them that they can make a difference in the world while having fun recycling cans! Highly recommend! Read more
Colleen
Engaging and educational meets inspirational and essential metal recycling industries! This book brings all aspects of creative writing to light while also educating young minds on the importance of sustainability. Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure to learn how your old scrap metal is turned into treasure! Read more
Tammy
Another great adventure for recycling! I love the learning lessons in this book. It is great to see Ellie's story continue. The sustainability message is good for readers of all ages. It is important to continue to share that all metal can be recycled. The book also lists out specific and relevant details around recycling that help to educate the reader. This book makes a trip to the scrapyard educational and fun. Read more
Stephen
AMAZING BOOK! A Recycling Adventure to the scrap yard, is a great book that talks about Recycling. My kids very much enjoyed the book and was a hit in our household! After they read the book, we talked about the different types of metals and the process of how Recycling works. If you are on the fence if you should buy a copy, just do it and or order two and gift a copy to someone! Read more
Jennifer
About time someone wrote about recycling for children! This book understands how recycling works from an economic and environmental aspect. It's a win for children and adults alike as it helps explain and explore the metal recycling world. Recycled materials are our future and children should be aware of the career opportunities available to them in a more sustainable and carbon friendly environment. Read more