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1) Gifts from the garbage truck: a true story about the things we (don't) throw away

Author

Larsen, Andrew, 1960-

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Summary

What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash. Explore the hidden potential...

2) Garbage collectors

Author

Leaf, Christina

Series

Blastoff! readers. 1, Community helpers
Community Helpers (Bellwether Media)

Summary

Read Description

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces garbage collectors to young readers through leveled text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher.

3) All about garbage collectors

Author

Kaiser, Brianna, 1996-

Series

Sesame Street ® Loves Community Helpers
Sesame Street loves community helpers

Summary

Read Description

"Oscar loves trash and garbage collectors! Garbage collectors pick up garbage, recycling, and yard waste. Learn more about these community helpers!"-- Provided by publisher.

4) Garbage trucks around town

Author

Bell, Samantha

Series

Vehicles on the job
21st Century Beginning Library: Vehicles on the Job

Summary

Read Description

"Follow the rumble of engines at work! Explore the parts and uses of garbage trucks at work around town." -Amazon.

5) A garbage truck's day

Author

Sabelko, Rebecca

Series

Blastoff! Missions. Machines at work
Machines at Work (Bellwether Media)
Machines at Work (Triangle Interactive)

Summary

Read Description

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the daily activities of a garbage truck. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade." -- Provided by publisher.

6) Disgusting garbage jobs

Author

Bleckwehl, Mary E

Series

Hi jinx. Awesome, disgusting careers

Summary

Read Description

"Garbage collector. Landfill gas operator. These garbage jobs are gross, but someone has to do them! Let readers explore these and other awesome, disgusting jobs that keep their world running smoothly"--Adapted from publisher description.

7) Garbage collectors

Author

Murray, Laura K., 1989-

Series

Seedlings

Summary

Read Description

"Early readers will learn how garbage collectors drive garbage trucks. This title highlights what garbage collectors do, where they work, and how they help the community."-- Publisher's website.

8) Garbage trucks on the job

Author

James, Ryan

Series

Big machines for big jobs

Summary

Read Description

"What would your community look like without the help of garbage trucks? These big machines carry away waste so communities can stay clean and safe. This book is an age-appropriate deep dive into the different parts and uses of garbage trucks. Awesome images bring readers along for the ride as they learn about garbage trucks at work. High-interest facts about garbage trucks will excite readers and convey the importance of these big machines." -- Rosen...

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1) Gifts from the garbage truck: a true story about the things we (don't) throw away

2) Garbage collectors

3) All about garbage collectors

4) Garbage trucks around town

5) A garbage truck's day

6) Disgusting garbage jobs

7) Garbage collectors

8) Garbage trucks on the job