Toys from Trash

Toys from Trash
Author: Arvind Gupta
Publisher: Scholastic India Pvt Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789351030058

Get the junk out of the trunk and fashion it into cool toys that promise endless hours of fun. Create over 50 toys- a cool stick figure from ice cream sticks, a snazzy goody bag from an old plastic bottle, a simple spoon propeller from plastic spoons and even a complicated water turbine from a water bottle and drinking straws. All out of readily available material. The step-by-step instructions and simple and clear illustrations make this a handy book to have at home to tide over long vacations.

A Recycled Christmas

A Recycled Christmas
Author: Heather Payer-Smith
Publisher: Heather Payer-Smith
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2011-07-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1461161185

Where do all the unwanted toys really go? Unfortunately, there is no island of misfit toys, so discarded toys all end up in one place - THE DUMP. Santa and the elves are hard at work preparing new toys for Christmas... that is until Santa sees that children are throwing all their old toys away to make room for bigger, better presents! Saddened that perfectly good toys are being thrown in the trash, Santa decides to take action to save the toys and recycle them for children who are less fortunate. "A Recycled Christmas" is a fresh approach to traditional Christmas stories that not only educates, but entertains children while providing a memorable holiday tale.

Magic Trash

Magic Trash
Author: J. H. Shapiro
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2015-01-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1607347938

Vacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash--lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble! Tyree Guyton loved his childhood home--that's where his grandpa Sam taught him to "paint the world." So he wanted to wake people up... to make them see Detroit's crumbling communities. Paintbrush in hand, Tyree cast his artistic spell, transforming everyday junk into magic trash. Soon local kids and families joined Tyree in rebuilding their neighborhood, discovering the healing power of art along the way. This picture book biography of Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist, shows how he transformed his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into the Heidelberg Project, an interactive sculpture park. The story spans from Tyree's childhood in 1950s Detroit to his early efforts to heal his community through art in the 1980s. Tyree's awards include Michigan Artist of the Year and International Artist. MAGIC TRASH offers strong themes of working together, the power of art, and the importance of inspiring community--especially kids--to affect action. The Heidelberg Project is internationally recognized for providing arts education to children and adults and for the ongoing development of several houses on Heidelberg Street. Not only does the Heidelberg Project prove that when a community works together it can rebuild itself, but it also addresses the issues of recycling, environmentalism, and community on a global level.

Moby-Duck

Moby-Duck
Author: Donovan Hohn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2011-03-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 110147596X

Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year A revelatory tale of science, adventure, and modern myth. When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. Hohn's accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive world of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic risks of maverick sailors, and the shadowy world of Chinese toy factories. Moby-Duck is a journey into the heart of the sea and an adventure through science, myth, the global economy, and some of the worst weather imaginable. With each new discovery, Hohn learns of another loose thread, and with each successive chase, he comes closer to understanding where his castaway quarry comes from and where it goes. In the grand tradition of Tony Horwitz and David Quammen, Moby-Duck is a compulsively readable narrative of whimsy and curiosity.

Mr Roll Finds New Life

Mr Roll Finds New Life
Author: Sophia Huang
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9814974765

A fun, engaging story about what happens to things we throw away and how we can transform and repurpose them into valuable and useful products Mr Roll is a regular toilet paper tube. He is hardworking and does his job well. But when the paper runs out, he is tossed aside and labelled as trash… Is this the end for Mr Roll? Come along with Mr Roll as he discovers that there is so much more that he can be.

Science from Scrap

Science from Scrap
Author: Arvind Gupta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2011
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9788184776270

There are many amazing things you can do with scrap. The easy-to-follow instructions and simple illustrations make this book a valuable resource to reinforce science concepts at home or in school.

Let's Talk Trash

Let's Talk Trash
Author: Kelly McQueen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 159
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780914525202

Discusses trash and the different ways in which it can be handled, with an emphasis on recycling. Incorporates the thoughts, questions, and drawings of children.

Trash to Toys

Trash to Toys
Author: Nick Sarkady
Publisher: Bonneville
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781599554150

We've all heard the old adage, One man's trash is another man's treasure. But did you know that one man's trash could become another man's toy? You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun. In fact, you don't need to spend a dime. With a little creativity, you and your children can find endless hours of entertainment from everyday household items. In his new book, Trash to Toys, Nick Sarkady teaches you how to turn items such as egg cartons, rubber rings, cans, and bottles into entertaining games that are sure to challenge and stimulate your children. Create new memories with your family while you play games such as Bottle Cap Drop, Checkers, and Poison Frog. Not only are these games fun and challenging, but they will also teach your children good sportsmanship and help them express their own creativity. And best of all, the whole family will want to get involved. Next time you go to throw something away, you may want to think twice. There's no better way to recycle trash than for family fun.