Why Should I Recycle? (Why Should I? Books) [Paperback]

Jen Green (Author), Mike Gordon (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Why Should I? Books

What if everybody threw away old bottles and newspapers, littering the world with glass and plastic and tin cans that should be recycled and made into new products? Mr. Jones is a teacher who sets a good example for kids by separating his trash for recycling. When he takes them on a class trip to a recycling plant they learn the value of recycling. Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children's questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

[back cover]


WHY SHOULD I?



Part of a child’s development is asking questions and learning about the environment. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book shows the importance of recycling.



Added notes for parents and teachers will help them use this book most effectively.



TITLES IN THE SERIES

WHY SHOULD I Protect Nature?

WHY SHOULD I Recycle?

WHY SHOULD I Save Energy?

WHY SHOULD I Save Water?

About the Author

The author, Jen Green, worked in publishing for 15 years and is now a full-time writer, who has written over 50 books for children. Her book 'Your Feelings: I'm Special' was short-listed for the NASEN Special Needs Award. The illustrator, Mike Gordon, is an ever-popular and award-winning cartoonist. He has produced over 500 cards for Hallmark and over 300 picture books for various publishers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764131559
• ISBN-13: 978-0764131554
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Science & Technology > Ecology
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Environment
  • #29 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Environment & Ecology > Nonfiction

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recycling is Great Fun, March 30, 2007

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Pamela J. Mikkleson (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Should I Recycle? (Why Should I? Books) (Paperback)

I taught a lesson using this book and it worked great. I got a lot of positive response from the children on recycling. We started a recycling center in our classroom and it is working great. I have received feedback from the parents as well that they have started their own recycling at home since we started this unit in our classroom. A lot of positive things have come from the use of this book with our unit.
Thanks
Pam Mikkleson
University of Nebraska Student
Lincoln. Nebraska

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, November 18, 2008

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Yuzuky Ramirez (El Paso, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Should I Recycle? (Hardcover)

I've just recently bought all of the Jan Green Why Should I? series and they are great! The books are easy to read for the little ones, not too much text is good, it goes right to the point, and that makes it easy for the children to understand. The illustrations are wonderfully colorful and will catch the children's attention in a heartbeat. Not only are they cute books, but they send out a great message, children need to know how to protect our Earth from a really early age and Jan Green did a splendid job.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For older children, May 14, 2009

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W. Jacobs (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Should I Recycle? (Why Should I? Books) (Paperback)

This book is well-written and explains why we should recycle in a creative way. However, it does not rhyme and therefore gets a little dull to read. It is long and not very exciting. More suitable for kids over 8 or 9.