Nurdle by Claire Vowell & Jo Joof

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Description Nurdle, by Claire Vowell and Jo Joof, is a children's book about microplastics, explaining in rhyming text how tiny plastic pellets escape into rivers and oceans, causing harm by being ingested by animals. The book features engaging illustrations of ocean plastic and beach finds, with a hero, Super Nurdle, encouraging kids to reduce, reuse, and recycle. It’s perfect for pupils exploring environmental issues like single-use plastics.

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About the book Nurdle.pdf 421.99 KB
Lesson ideas from the author.pdf 576.74 KB
Q and As with the author.pdf 404.80 KB

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