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89 pages : colour illustrations, colour portraits ; 24 cm
"What a Waste! explores the problem of garbage and how humans have dealt with it from prehistory to modern times. Topics include how archaeologists study ancient garbage; the growth of consumer culture and disposability; food waste; the environmental effects of garbage; "problem" garbage like electronic and toxic waste; sewage and dead bodies; and garbage in the oceans and in space. Sidebars highlight people and organizations around the world who are making efforts to reduce or reuse waste."--
The beginning of garbage -- Garbage explosion -- Down in the dumps -- A recipe for waste -- Down the drain -- The business of garbage -- Problem garbage.
by Claire Eamer ; illustrations by Bambi Edlund.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Winner of the 2018 American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award in the Writing for Children category.