The Great Stink
How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2021.
Format: Book
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
"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.
Subjects:
Bazalgette, Joseph William, Sir, 1819-1891 -- Juvenile literature.
Sewerage -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Bazalgette, Joseph William, Sir, 1819-1891 -- Juvenile literature.
Sewerage -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: Ages 4-8.
ISBN:
9781534449299
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Includes bibliographical references.