Metal Recycling Books for Kids

A Recycling Adventure to the Steel Mill

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By Jessica Alexanderson, Brad W. Rudover and Shaziya M. Jaffer
Illustrated by: Adam Trask & Travis Fraser

Your favorite recycling heroes are back!

Join Ellie and her sister Lexi, along with Mr. Ferrous Magglio—the talking magnet who loves metal recycling—and Gallium the Unicorn, as they continue their journey to learn what happens to metal after it leaves the scrapyard.

This time, they're joined by new friends Senni the Sennebogen Giraffe and the amazing team at Nucor Steel in Seattle. After seeing Daddy's truck get shredded at the scrapyard, Ellie and her friends follow the recycled metal to the Steel Mill. There, they suit up in safety gear to watch the incredible process of metal being melted down and transformed into something brand new.

From rebar in buildings to steel in the Space Needle, the Unicorn Association headquarters, new trucks, and so much more, the kids discover that recycled steel is everywhere! But their adventure doesn't stop there; at the end of the story, Ellie and her family travel all the way to Hawai'i, where they see a real volcano erupting lava and compare it to the molten metal they witnessed in the mill.

The journey shows Ellie—and young readers—that recycling is as powerful as nature itself. Packed with color, fun, and adventure, "A Recycling Adventure to the Steel Mill" teaches kids that they can help protect our planet and oceans by recycling metal, even if they don't live near the sea. If you look around your community, you'll spot recycled steel all around you, proving that every can or piece of metal saved from the trash has the power to become something amazing.

48 pages, Softcover

Published November 05, 2025

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The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans

By: Shaziya M. Jaffer, Brad W. Rudover, and Jessica Alexanderson
Illustrated by: Adam Trask

Grand Prize Winner for the Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards 2023 LITTLE PEEPS Award!

Meet Ellie, a can-recycling superstar who’s on a mission to save the planet—and maybe buy her very own unicorn! As Ellie gathers her friends to help, young readers will discover how they can help too, one can at a time. They’ll learn fun facts about recycling, earning and saving money, and teaming up to achieve big goals. Can children make a difference? Yes they can!

Our AMAZING readers and recyclers have. now recycled over 1.3 million cans after reading this book! Get your copy today and start looking for cans to recycle!

34 pages, Hardcover, softcover, e-book and audio book

Published September 8, 2022

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The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans

Book Review

Lulu just finished reading The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans!! She really likes voicing the little magnet 🧲 character, she gave it a squeaky voice. 🤣

Melisa Foo

Mother

A Recycling Adventure to the Scrapyard!

By: Shaziya M. Jaffer, Brad W. Rudover, and Jessica Alexanderson
Illustrated by: Adam Trask

Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards 2024 LITTLE PEEPS category 1st place winner!

In this new adventure, Ellie and her friends have already accomplished the incredible feat of recycling 1 million cans. But their quest for a cleaner environment doesn't end there! Now, they have set their sights on tackling the problem of other metal items being needlessly thrown in the trash.

Determined to make a difference, they embark on a journey to collect everyone's wires, Christmas lights, pots and pans, unicorn shoes and other metal items. They then take these treasures to their local scrapyard, turning them into valuable resources through recycling as metal can be recycled forever!

They also learn about the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With the help of Mr. Ferrous Magglio and Gallium the Unicorn, they set off on an unforgettable journey to the scrapyard. Get ready for a thrilling and educational read.

We believe that your kids will not only enjoy this book but also discover that they can earn some extra cash for their piggy bank by participating in neighborhood clean-up efforts. It's a fun and rewarding way to make a positive impact!

36 pages, Hardcover, softcover

Published September 21, 2023

A Recycling Adventure to the Scrapyard!

Book Review

My kids love the book and sparked a conversation after they read it, we talked about ferrous and non ferrous, shredder chopping up cars and I could see the gears spinning, that my kids want to make money, by recycling and run the big green machine feeding a shredder.

Steve Davidson

Father

LA NIÑA QUE RECICLÓ 1 MILLÓN DE LATAS

por Shaziya M. Jaffer, Brad W. Rudover, Jessica Alexanderson

Ilustrado por Adam Trask

Conoce a Ellie, una superestrella del reciclaje de latas que tiene la misión de salvar el planeta y tal vez comprar su propio unicornio. Mientras Ellie reúne a sus amigos para ayudar, los jóvenes lectores descubrirán cómo ellos también pueden ayudar, uno a la vez. Aprenderán datos divertidos sobre reciclaje, cómo ganar y ahorrar dinero y cómo trabajar en equipo para lograr grandes objetivos. ¿Pueden los niños marcar la diferencia? ¡Sí pueden!

34 páginas, Libro de bolsillo

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LA NIÑA QUE RECICLÓ 1 MILLÓN DE LATAS

Book Review

Le leo este libro a mi hijo despues de la cena por que quiero
ensenarle como reciclar, mas que nada quiero que aprenda que hay valor
todo tiene valor hasta demostrar lo contrarrion. Creo que es muy
importante que nuestros ninos entren en la cultura del reciclaje, y
equiparlos con las herramientas para que creen un futuro mejor.

Paulina Espinosa de los Monteros

Madre

The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans

Book Review

Our second graders really enjoy "The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans." Inspired by the book, they've already recycled over 241,010 cans.

Rich Pond Elementary

Teacher

We Need to Be More Like Unicorns!

By: Ellie S. Rudover
Illustrated by: Adam Trask

Ellie, aged 8, shares a charming story in her book, We Need to Be More Like Unicorns. The story highlights the magical superpowers, kindness, humor, and inclusivity of unicorns. She beautifully reminds us of the beauty in everyone and encourages spreading love and happiness, just like these mythical creatures. Her story is a heartwarming call to embrace positivity and compassion in our everyday interactions.

About The Author

Ellie, an 8-year-old from Vancouver, BC, adores unicorns and has a passion for recycling. Her dad taught her the importance of caring for our planet and showed her how recycling can make a difference—and even earn some money. He also inspired Ellie to believe in herself, telling her that once she could read, she could achieve anything, even write her own book. Ellie believes in spreading love and kindness, much like unicorns do.

She thinks loving everyone is crucial and hopes her story brings joy and inspires creativity to make the world a better place. When she's not busy, Ellie & her sister Lexi love playing with toy unicorns. They found the ones from Schleich are the most realistic, highest quality, and come with a variety of accessories.

32 pages, softcover

Published July 20, 2024

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Recycling is like Magic teaches kids that ALL metal can be recycled and has value at local scrapyards. Let’s save the planet one can at a time! 🌎♻️🌟