{"product_id":"plasticus-maritimus-by-isabel-minhs-martins-9781771646437","title":"Plasticus Maritimus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHonourable Mention - Bologna Ragazzi Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's an invasive species in our oceans: Plasticus maritimus. It's a threat to our world. What is it? What can we do about it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she was young, biologist Ana Pego didn't play in a backyard, but on a beach. She walked along the shore, looked at tide pools, and collected fossils. As she grew older, Pego noticed a new species at the seaside: plastic. She decided to collect it, study it, and give it a Latin name - \u003ci\u003ePlasticus maritimus\u003c\/i\u003e - to warn people of its dangers to our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Pego's life's work, and filled with engaging science and colourful photographs, this foundational look at ocean plastics explains why they are such an urgent contemporary issue. Pego tells us how plastics end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans, shares plastic's chemical composition and physical properties, and offers a field guide to help readers identify and understand this new invasive species in all its forms, from the obvious (fishing nets and water bottles) to the unfamiliar (tiny, clear particles called microplastics). Finally, she offers a critical look at our current 'solutions' to plastic contamination and in her most important proposal - REVOLUTIONISE - calls for deep changes in our habits, motivating young and old alike to make a difference, together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn artificial and almost indestructible species, \u003ci\u003ePlasticus maritimus\u003c\/i\u003e deserves to have its days numbered! Together, we can send it packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlasticus Maritimus\u003c\/i\u003e is truly a pivotal book of our time. Ana's journey to specialising on this topic mirrors many and especially youth we meet all over the world. I can't imagine a better 'field guide' will ever be made that explains the problem, offers alternatives and provides a clear call to action. Bravo Ana!\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adrian Midwood, Executive Director, Plastic Oceans Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995951583468,"sku":"9781771646437","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5f7a04472d5c9870ec1116b5a65b9430.jpg?v=1763158677","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/plasticus-maritimus-by-isabel-minhs-martins-9781771646437","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}