Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781771387200)

It's monsoon season in Bangladesh, which means Iqbal's mother must cook the family's meals indoors, over an open fire. The smoke from the fire makes breathing difficult for his mother and baby sister, and it's even making them sick. Hearing them coughing at night worries Iqbal. So when he learns that his school's upcoming science fair has the theme of sustainability, Iqbal comes up with the perfect idea for his entry: he'll design a stove that doesn't produce smoke! With help from his teacher, Iqbal learns all about solar energy cooking, which uses heat from the sun to cook --- ingenious! Has Iqbal found a way to win first prize in the science fair while providing cleaner air and better health for his family at the same time?

Award-winning author Elizabeth Suneby's thoroughly researched and inspiring story introduces young children to the problems associated with open-flame cooking in the developing world, as well as background information on sustainable technology. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book uses the common experience of a science fair project to help children recognize that they, too, can help make the world a better place through innovative thinking and creative problem solving. The artwork by Rebecca Green, filled with details of everyday life in a Bangladesh village, beautifully evokes a sense of place and culture. Iqbal offers a perfect example for the character education subject of initiative. End matter includes information about clean cookstoves, a DIY solar cooker activity and a glossary.

Author: Elizabeth Suneby
ISBN-10: 1771387203
ISBN-13: 9781771387200
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2018
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195833 / Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2018
Booklist 03/01/2018 pg. 62
School Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 140
Publishers Weekly 03/12/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory