Green Machines and Other Amazing Eco-Inventions: A Dr. Seuss's the Lorax Nonfiction Book - Hardcover

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

Author Biography

MICHELLE MEADOWS is the author of numerous children's books, among them 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.

New Jersey native and "constant scribbler" ARISTIDES ("Art") RUIZ has illustrated over 100 books for children--among them 40+ books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series. A versatile artist, he divides his time between illustrating for children and fine art painting because . . . he's a scribbler. He's constantly scribbling.