The Great Stink Av Colleen Paeff

<b>A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book!</b><BR><BR><b>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 <i>Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine</i>.</b><BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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?<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>With tips for how to prevent pollution today, this fascinating look at science, history, an