Imagination meets science and engineering in this inspiring nonfiction picture book about the myriad possibilities of repurposing old objects.
Fabric. Cardboard. Plastic. With a little creativity, these everyday materials can be reused in surprising new ways... An old water bottle becomes part of the wall of a school, while a disassembled wind turbine transforms into playground equipment. It’s not magic—it's recycling!
Award-winning author Jessica Stremer takes a kid friendly approach to exploring how we use discarded products at the end of their lifecycle to reduce waste and keep the planet healthy. From household goods to objects used in global industries, repurposing can have a big environmental impact.
Gorgeous double-page spreads capture how the OLD (plastic bottles, rubber tires, seatbelts) becomes NEW (ecobricks, playground mulch, a hammock), encouraging kids to consider how even the most unexpected items can be reused. Back matter elaborates on the different upcycling methods featured and includes a DIY activity for kids to repurpose items found in their home.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
Jessica Stremer is an award-winning children’s author who combines her love of science and writing to create books that inspire kids to think critically about the world around them. Her titles include Great Carrier Reef, a Cook Prize Silver Medalist and Science Friday Best Book for Kids, among other accolades; and Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires, which received two starred reviews and was named an ALA Sustainability Round Table Top 10 Selection. When not writing, Jessica loves spending time outdoors with her family and rewilding her yard.
Nicole Wong grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of two artists. She drew constantly as a child, including on walls in the family home, and received her first freelance illustration job at age 12. Nicole went on to earn her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and has illustrated many books for children, including A Cat Like That and Love Stays Strong. She still lives in Fall River, with her husband, daughter, a mean (but loveable) cat, and two dogs.
Imagination meets science and engineering in this inspiring nonfiction picture book about the myriad possibilities of repurposing old objects.
Fabric. Cardboard. Plastic. With a little creativity, these everyday materials can be reused in surprising new ways... An old water bottle becomes part of the wall of a school, while a disassembled wind turbine transforms into playground equipment. It’s not magic—it's recycling!
Award-winning author Jessica Stremer takes a kid friendly approach to exploring how we use discarded products at the end of their lifecycle to reduce waste and keep the planet healthy. From household goods to objects used in global industries, repurposing can have a big environmental impact.
Gorgeous double-page spreads capture how the OLD (plastic bottles, rubber tires, seatbelts) becomes NEW (ecobricks, playground mulch, a hammock), encouraging kids to consider how even the most unexpected items can be reused. Back matter elaborates on the different upcycling methods featured and includes a DIY activity for kids to repurpose items found in their home.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
Creators
Jessica Stremer is an award-winning children’s author who combines her love of science and writing to create books that inspire kids to think critically about the world around them. Her titles include Great Carrier Reef, a Cook Prize Silver Medalist and Science Friday Best Book for Kids, among other accolades; and Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires, which received two starred reviews and was named an ALA Sustainability Round Table Top 10 Selection. When not writing, Jessica loves spending time outdoors with her family and rewilding her yard.
Nicole Wong grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of two artists. She drew constantly as a child, including on walls in the family home, and received her first freelance illustration job at age 12. Nicole went on to earn her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and has illustrated many books for children, including A Cat Like That and Love Stays Strong. She still lives in Fall River, with her husband, daughter, a mean (but loveable) cat, and two dogs.
