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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
  • Paperback ISBN:9798986257679

A Recycling Adventure to the Scrapyard!

Recycling is like magic!

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

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Overview

After recycling 1 Million Cans, Ellie and her friends discover a problem in their neighborhood: metal is being thrown in the garbage. They decide to help solve this problem by collecting and teaching their community about the magic of recycling because metal recycles forever! Mr. Ferrous Magglio and Gallium the Unicorn are back to join in a recycling adventure to the Scrapyard!
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Description

Join Ellie and her friends on their latest adventure! Having already achieved the incredible feat of recycling 1 million cans, 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, they head to the local scrapyard to turn these treasures into valuable resources through recycling. With the help of their friends Mr. Ferrous Magglio and Gallium the Unicorn, they set off on an exciting journey to the scrapyard, where they learn about the different types of metals and the importance of recycling. We believe your kids will not only love this story but also be inspired to join in neighborhood clean-up efforts and even earn some extra cash for their piggy bank. Happy reading and recycling!
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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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