![]() Hands-on approach to a largely ignored subject is appealing, as well. An interesting layout with simple black and white illustrations boxed Trash Flashes, Words to Know, and Did You Know features to keep youngsters interested. "Title focuses on informing elementary students of the impact that garbage is making on our world with twenty-five short projects. One glucose molecule releases 673Kcal of the energy of which 456 Kcal is conserved in 38 molecules of ATP. You will learn why leaves are wide and flat, why evergreens stay green in the winter, and the hierarchy that exists in a food chain. Therefore respiration and photosynthesis are complementary to each other and maintain the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in nature. Ask yourself this question: Is it time for your students to go GAGA? That is, to become Garbage Aware and recognize that Garbage is Awesome? If so, this is the book for you!" -(December 2011) Respiration and Photosynthesis takes a look at plants' amazing ability to convert sunlight into energy. This book propels the young eco–explorers readers directly to hands–on, minds–on garbage projects. Donna Latham is an award-winning author and playwright. "The science of garbology is presented to young readers, inspiring them to be eco–explorers. Science educators and parents will be thrilled with the amount of information the author has packed into Biomes." -Greg DeFrancis, Director of Education, Montshire Museum on Amazing Biome Projects You Can Do Yourself ![]() "This high-powered tour of ecological principles is chocked full of information, activities, and science vocabulary. ![]()
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