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Plasticus maritimus : an invasive species /

"When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying...

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Main Authors: Pêgo, Ana (Marine biologist)
Corporate Authors: David Suzuki Institute
Group Author: Martins, Isabel Minhós; Carvalho, Bernardo P., 1973-; Springer, Jane; Aldana, Patricia, 1946-
Published: David Suzuki Institute : Greystone Kids,
Publisher Address: Vancouver ; Berkeley :
Publication Dates: 2020.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Portuguese
Subjects:
Plastic marine debris > Environmental aspects > Juvenile literature.
Plastic scrap > Environmental aspects > Juvenile literature.
Marine pollution > Juvenile literature.
Plastics > Environmental aspects > Juvenile literature.
Plastic marine debris > Environmental aspects.
Plastic scrap > Environmental aspects.
Marine pollution.
Plastics > Environmental aspects.
Débris marins en plastique > Aspect de l'environnement > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Matières plastiques > Aspect de l'environnement > Aspect de l'environnement > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pollution marine > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Matières plastiques > Aspect de l'environnement > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Environmental Conservation & Protection. > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Environmental Science & Ecosystems. > Environmental Science & Ecosystems.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) > Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) > Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)
Plastics > Juvenile literature.
Recycling > Juvenile literature.
Plastics.
Recycling.
illustrated books.
Illustrated works.
Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile works.
Matériel d'éducation et de formation.
Ouvrages illustrés.
Summary: "When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired by Ana's experiences, and backed by extensive research, this book explains how plastics are ever more present in our oceans, lakes and streams--more than 9 million tons a year! She explains how plastic is made, offers a field guide to help young people identify the Plasticus maritimus species, and takes a critical look at our current "solutions" to plastic contamination. A call for deep changes in our habits, this book encourages young people (and adults) to become part of the solution. Invasive, deeply destructive, and almost indestructible, Plasticus maritimus is a species that should go extinct!"--Back cover
Item Description: Translation of: Plasticus maritimus, uma espécie invasora.
Illustrated by Bernardo P. Carvalho.
"Editing by Patricia Aldana"--Title page verso.
Carrier Form: 169 pages : color illustrations, color portrait ; 21 cm
Awards: Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2021.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-168).
ISBN: 9781771646437
1771646438
Index Number: TD427
CLC: X145-49
Call Number: X145-49/P376
Contents: Introduction -- The importance of oceans -- The species plasticus maritimus -- Do you want to know more about plastic? -- Common ocean plastic -- Exotic ocean plastic -- How to go into the field -- What we can do -- Recycling: why can't we just relax?

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