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Book

The great stink : how Joseph Bazalgette solved London's poop pollution problem

Call Number

  • J 921 BAZALGETTE (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2021]

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Audience

2-3.

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"--

Subjects

Added Authors

Nancy Carpenter