The great stink : how Joseph Bazalgette solved London's poop pollution problem
by Paeff, Colleen (Author)
Summary
"This funny and informative picture book tells the story of Joseph Bazalgette, a 19th century engineer who designed London's first comprehensive sewage system. In doing so, he saved thousands of lives from cholera outbreaks that regularly plagued the city. This STEM-focused story provides a window i... Full description
Summary: |
"This funny and informative picture book tells the story of Joseph Bazalgette, a 19th century engineer who designed London's first comprehensive sewage system. In doing so, he saved thousands of lives from cholera outbreaks that regularly plagued the city. This STEM-focused story provides a window into the past and shows how one invention went on to affect generations to come--and teaches kids how they can prevent pollution in their own neighborhoods today"-- |
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Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
Audience: |
004-008. 2-3. |
Awards: |
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, 2022 |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9781534449299 1534449299 |
Author Notes: |
Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Hunt , Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine , Fannie in the Kitchen , and Loud Emily , among other books. Her works have garnered many honors, including two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at NancyCarpenter.website. |