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What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is "away�? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we�ve had to figure out what to do with it. What a Waste! explores the history of garbage from earliest times to today, covering subjects including dumps, human waste, water pollution, "problem� garbage, and modern "throwaway� culture. From islands made out of 5,000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to "fatbergs� the size of a city bus in sewers today, What a Waste! delves into the fascinating, weird, and often disgusting world of garbage, and shows why it�s a growing problem. Creative solutions are showcased, like Repair Caf?s to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in "imperfect� fruits and vegetables, and filtration systems in Kenya made from discarded water bottles. With an inviting presentation including hand-lettering and humorous illustrations, this book will both educate and entertain young readers.