Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed
London’s pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction
picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen
Victoria’s Bathing Machine. It’s the summer of 1858, and
London’s River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting
smell? The answer is gross: the river is full of poop. But the
smell isn’t the worst problem. Every few years, cholera breaks
out, and thousands of people die. Could there be a connection
between the foul water and the deadly disease? One engineer dreams
of making London a cleaner, healthier place. His name is Joseph
Bazalgette. His grand plan to create a new sewer system to clean
the river is an engineering marvel. And his sewers will save lives.
Nothing stinky about that. With tips for how to prevent pollution
today, this fascinating look at science, history, and what one
person can do to create change will impress and astound readers who
want to help make their planet a cleaner, happier place to live.
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