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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...

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

Garbage collectors standing on their trucks are common sights in cities and towns. Readers discover the hard work it takes to keep our communities clean as they learn what garbage collectors do. By discovering fun new facts about these community helpers, readers will find a new appreciation for this important career. These fun facts support common curriculum topics for young readers. Clear and concise text is paired with photographs of garbage collectors...

"This book introduces the role of sanitation workers in their neighborhood"-- Provided by publisher.

Follows a garbage collector through his day and describes his occupation and what his job requires of him.

"Hazmat diver. Sewer sludge remover. These water and sewer 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.

"Garbage collectors make our communities safe and clean for everyone! When Smidge accidentally throws Dennis's favorite lunchbox away, she and Otto ask the garbage collector for help and join him on his route through town. The friends see firsthand what happens when trash isn't taken care of and appreciate the difficult, dirty work the garbage collectors must do. In this storybook, children will learn about service and the value of every job, especially...