Green Machines and Other Amazing Eco-Inventions

by Michelle Meadows (Author) Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

Join the Lorax—Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of environmentalism—as he introduces readers to nine real, incredible eco-inventions and empowers children to think creatively in this rhymed easy-reader, which includes a fun brainstorming activity!

I am the Lorax,
and we’re here to celebrate
eco-friendly inventions
that people create.


The Lorax describes nine kid-friendly inventions from around the world that are helping keep our planet green! From a googly-eyed garbage eating machine to Living Seawalls to edible water "bottles" these amazing inventions will inspire children to think creatively about the world around them and take a fresh look at life's challenges!

Illustrated with bright, cheerful art and full-color photographs, Green Machines includes brief biographies on the diverse inventors included in the book, plus a brainstorming activity to encourage young readers to think like inventors. It's a perfect choice to nurture a love and respect for the natural world—as well as a love of reading and creative thinking!

And don't miss our other eco-focused books:
Hug a Bug: How YOU Can Help Protect Insects
What Humming-Fish Wish: How YOU Can Help Protect Sea Creatures
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Michelle Meadows
MICHELLE MEADOWS is the author of numerous children's books, among them the Beginner Book How to Love a Pony, and the rhymed biographies Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles and the award-winning Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins--the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Michelle lives near the beach in Delaware with her husband and son.

SAWYER CLOUD is a self-taught freelance artist living in Madagascar, her native country. Sawyer loves sunny days and music. If not drawing, she is singing out loud in her room, wearing her favorite fairy costume, and sharing that moment with her online friends. She lives on her island with her family and her two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593488041
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
March 20, 2024
Series
Dr. Seuss's the Lorax Books
BISAC categories
JUV000000 - Juvenile Fiction | General
Library of Congress categories
Environmental protection
Environmental aspects
Machinery
Inventions
Equipment and supplies

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