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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.

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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 *

Beetles for Breakfast: ... and Other Weird and

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    A Hardback by Madeleine Finlay, Jisu Choi

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      Publisher: Flying Eye Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/09/2021
      ISBN13: 9781838740221, 978-1838740221
      ISBN10: 1838740228

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      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 *

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