Ms. Hannah wears dresses made out of potholders and collects garbage instead of throwing it out. Plus she's making A.J. be partners with smelly Andrea. This is the worst art class ever! A.J. and his friends in the second grade learn that art can be made out of anything, even garbage.
What is that garbage doing next to the garden? It's not garbage. It's compost! Amazing things happen inside a compost bin. In go banana peels, grass clippings, and even an old jack-o'-lantern. Out comes compost. The compost goes into the garden to make the soil rich for new plants. Compost is good for the earth. Composting also helps us make less garbage. In this book, you can watch as one family makes compost for their garden and also learn how to start your very own compost bin!
The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More
If you’ve ever wondered how a microwave heats food, or why aluminum foil is shiny on one side and dull on the other, or whether it is better to use cold or hot water in a garbage disposal, you should read The Way Kitchens Work. Modern kitchens are hi-tech marvels, with more machinery than any other room in the house. Each of the 50+ entries includes its history, interesting trivia, and a discussion of the technology involved.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Garbage
When Bill Nye set forth to interest kids in science, he tossed out the old lecturer-in-front-of-class model of instruction. His energized, standup scientist version goes over much better with young students, who can relate to his kid-friendly comparisons and examples. Bill Nye the Science Guy: Garbage is a look at two different kinds of garbage -- biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
