Beetles for Breakfast
... and Other Weird and Wonderful Ways To Save The Planet
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2021
Book
Hardback
88 pages
978-1-83874-022-1 (ISBN)
Description
We all know the effects that climate change is having on our planet - but what about the strange, and creative ways that scientists are working to find practical and imaginative answers to these big problems?
Following a day in the life of a child, we see how new green inventions could fit into everyday life, from brushing your teeth with biodegradable algae, to eating beetle burgers for lunch and coming home to do your homework with a pen with ink made from exhaust fumes. With a mixture of infographic-style artwork and topical, and funny facts from scientist Madeleine Finlay, children will love seeing familiar scenes with a futuristic twist. Open up to learn all about the cool, exciting and sometimes quite strange inventions that could be part of normal life in the future.
Following a day in the life of a child, we see how new green inventions could fit into everyday life, from brushing your teeth with biodegradable algae, to eating beetle burgers for lunch and coming home to do your homework with a pen with ink made from exhaust fumes. With a mixture of infographic-style artwork and topical, and funny facts from scientist Madeleine Finlay, children will love seeing familiar scenes with a futuristic twist. Open up to learn all about the cool, exciting and sometimes quite strange inventions that could be part of normal life in the future.
Reviews / Votes
A super colourful book with plenty of detail, the information is still organised well and is easy to read, and ideal for 8-9 year olds * BookTrust * With bright, often intricate, infographic art and a wealth of facts, [.] this is a book that could inspire youngsters to become the cutting edge scientists and technologists of the future * Red Reading Hub * Each page is deserving of detailed exploration and discussion. This is a book to be read together and shared. -- Bryony Davies * Reading Zone *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Interest Age: From 8 to 10 years
Dimensions
Height: 310 mm
Width: 245 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-022-1 (9781838740221)
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Persons
Madeleine Finlay has a first-class Undergraduate Master's in Physics, Honours Astrophysics, a Master's in Science Communication. She now works with clients such as the BBC and New Scientist, among others.
Jisu Choi is an illustrator based in South Korea. Having started studying art from a young age She's worked with many clients on a range of products including packaging design and murals. This is her first book.
Jisu Choi is an illustrator based in South Korea. Having started studying art from a young age She's worked with many clients on a range of products including packaging design and murals. This is her first book.