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Weird and Wonderful Ways to Save the Planet (Library Edition)

Medical Mucus, Poo Power and Beetles for Breakfast

Illustrated by Jisu Choi
Hardcover
9.31"W x 11.75"H x 0.48"D   | 21 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jul 01, 2025 | 88 Pages | 9781838749590
Age 9-12 years

Fancy biting into a beetle burger? Or heating your home with poo? How about using plants to light your bedroom?

We all know that climate change is having a huge impact on our planet – but what we don’t all know are some of the genius – but sometimes strange – ways scientists are working to find practical and imaginative answers to this and other Earth-altering problems.

From the breakfast table to the bathtub, on a day at school or in the park or at the farm, see how some of these bizarre and brainy inventions could fit into everyday life.
Madeleine Finlay is a science writer and presenter. She is the producer and co-host of the Guardian's science podcast and has worked for outlets including the BBC and New Scientist. She has master's degrees in Astrophysics and Science Communication, and is interested in everything from space to psychology, medicine, the environment and more!

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.
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About

Fancy biting into a beetle burger? Or heating your home with poo? How about using plants to light your bedroom?

We all know that climate change is having a huge impact on our planet – but what we don’t all know are some of the genius – but sometimes strange – ways scientists are working to find practical and imaginative answers to this and other Earth-altering problems.

From the breakfast table to the bathtub, on a day at school or in the park or at the farm, see how some of these bizarre and brainy inventions could fit into everyday life.

Creators

Madeleine Finlay is a science writer and presenter. She is the producer and co-host of the Guardian's science podcast and has worked for outlets including the BBC and New Scientist. She has master's degrees in Astrophysics and Science Communication, and is interested in everything from space to psychology, medicine, the environment and more!

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.

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