Beetles for Breakfast: ... and Other Weird and Wonderful Ways To Save The Planet

(Hardback)

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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 *
A celebration of green innovation and invites children to dream outside the box in the service of their future. * picturebookstagang on Instagram *
The detail in the illustrations is something else, the information and design will keep little (and big) eyes busy for ages. * Kidsbookstolife on Instagram *
There's so much to look at and lots to scan and read further. It's got our kids' imaginations going. * The Kids Should See This *
Beetles for Breakfast is a visually stunning book crammed with detail and numerous weird and wonderful ideas on how to reduce the impact climate change is having on our planet. * A Library Lady *
This book is as much fun as it is informative. * Library Girl & Book Boy *
A fun book crammed with ideas to reduce our impact on the planet. Stunning, intricate illustrations and a clear labour of love. * Owen Davey, Creator of Curious About Crocodiles *
The colours and illustrations really push this book over the edge for me. Not only is it incredibly interesting, it's a treat for your eyes! * houstonlibraryfinds on Instagram *
If your kids are stressed about environmental issues, here's the antidote. -- Creative Boom
Oversized, fact-filled browseable nonfiction featuring futuristic looks at places kids commonly visit along with environmentally helpful technological innovations improving those spaces, all offered with eye-catching artwork. * @Kitonlit on Instagram *
A fun, informative and thought-provoking book, packed with information on how science and technology can help our planet, for ages 7-9. -- The Association for Science Education

Author Bio

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.