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One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia

AUTHOR Paul, Miranda; Zunon, Elizabeth
PUBLISHER Millbrook Press (Tm) (02/01/2015)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.

For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.

Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.

This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenuity in creating positive change. It highlights the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis and encourages readers to take action to make a difference in their own communities. Join Isatou Ceesay and be inspired to become a changemaker in your own right.

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ISBN-13: 9781467716086
ISBN-10: 1467716081
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 10.80 x 0.40 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Price on Product, Maps, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Juvenile Nonfiction | Business & Economics
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 363.728
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014009382
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Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.

For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.

Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.

This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenuity in creating positive change. It highlights the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis and encourages readers to take action to make a difference in their own communities. Join Isatou Ceesay and be inspired to become a changemaker in your own right.

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Author: Paul, Miranda
Miranda Paul has written everything from articles on gardening to poems about the life cycle of a butterfly. She lives a short drive from the shoreline in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with her husband, children, and two friendly cats who love taking baths.
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