This book in the In My Neighborhood series is a fun and informative behind-the-scenes look at garbage collectors.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3AA book that applauds the work of garbage collectors, showing young readers the importance of this job. Sam, who picks up the trash, and Mabel, who drives the truck, are smiling and friendly to the children and adults of the neighborhood. The text focuses on several main concepts and outlines the problems that garbage creates. The process that it passes through from the can out on the street to the dump is described in an easy-to-understand format. The three R's of recycling (reduce, reuse, and recycle) are explained and illustrated with examples to which children can relate. The importance of safe disposal of hazardous waste is touched upon. The idea that the garbage we all create doesn't just disappear, but needs to be dealt with in an appropriate manner comes through on every page. New vocabulary is easily understood in context. A good choice for units on recycling, introducing jobs and careers, and community helpers.AStephani Hutchinson, Pioneer Elementary School, Sunnyside, WA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
In an entry in the In My Neighborhood series, garbage collectors Sam and Mabel answer children's questions about their work as they complete their daily route. It's no simple pick-up; readers will be surprised to learn how garbage is separated for recycling, taken to a transfer station, and compacted for storage in landfills. A discussion of the three RsReduce, Reuse, and Recycleemphasizes the role that children can play in caring for the environment and gives simple examples of conservation efforts. Cartoon-like illustrations, several offering a wide-angle overhead perspective of Sam and Mabel's truck as it rolls along its route, add a humorous touch to a serious topic. This is an informative yet light-handed treatment of the important job of workers who make daily contributions to community health and safety. (Picture book. 3-7) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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OUR TODDLER BOYS LOVE THIS BOOK....BUY IT IF YOU CAN FIND IT,
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This review is from: Garbage Collectors (In My Neighborhood) (Hardcover)
Our TODDLER boys love this hard to find book , If you have a child into GARBAGE trucks , GET THIS BOOK....check out the BRUDER GARBAGE TRUCKS also sold here on AMAZON.COM , Our boys love those too !
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a great book for kids in the 4-5 year old range,
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I am a speech pathologist and I work with a little boy who loves recycling and garbage trucks. He loved this book because it showed all the steps about garbage collection and made it interesting and fun. When we paired the book with a toy garbage truck it was even better! This book is a little longer than the other two garbage books I purchased and is for a child who can listen to a story and pay more attention to text. It is more advanced than Trashy Town which is also a darling book.
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Great book!,
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Great book for children who really love to watch the garbage trucks collect trash in their neighborhood. Our 3 year old grandson loves this book!
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