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Author:

Paeff, Colleen, author.

Title:

The great stink : how Joseph Bazalgette solved London's poop pollution problem / Colleen Paeff ; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Margaret K. McElderry Booksan imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Subject:

Sewerage--London--London--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.
Bazalgette, Joseph William,--Sir,--1819-1891.

Other Authors:

Carpenter, Nancy, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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"-- provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1534449299
9781534449299

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1153336552

LCCN:

2020004039

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