Bibliograph

The great Pacific garbage patch, by Laura Perdew ; content consultant, Dr. Angelicque "Angel" White

Type

Label

The great Pacific garbage patch, by Laura Perdew ; content consultant, Dr. Angelicque "Angel" White

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The great Pacific garbage patch

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

975490045

Responsibility statement

by Laura Perdew ; content consultant, Dr. Angelicque "Angel" White

Series statement

Ecological disasters

Summary

"Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch shines a light on the giant accumulation of garbage in the Pacific Ocean. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind ocean currents and plastic's chemical composition to explain the threat trash, especially plastic, poses for the world's oceans, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

The great Pacific garbage patch -- A short history of trash -- Impact on marine habitats -- Impact on fish and wildlife -- Impact of marine debris on humans -- Monitoring and cleanup efforts -- Garbage patch prevention -- The ocean's future in the age of plastic -- Cause and effect -- Essential facts -- Glossary

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification