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Book

The mess that we made

Call Number

  • J 363.738 LORD (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Brooklyn, NY : Flashlight Press, 2020.

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map on endpages ; 27 cm

Added Uniform Title

House that Jack built.

Summary

Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating art, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas. Includes a back section with facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and Calls to Action for kids and grown-ups to share.

Subjects

Added Authors

Julia Blattman