Lila and Andy learn What Happens When You Flush

How Wastewater Gets Clean Again, A Young Civil Engineer's Guide to Wastewater Treatment

von Kenneth Adams

56 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

What happens to the water when you flush the toilet? Join Lila & Andy as they discover the amazing science behind wastewater treatment! When Lila and Andy explore sewage systems with their civil engineer dad, young readers discover the fascinating journey wastewater takes from our drains back to nature. Learn how screening works like giant strainers, why helpful bacteria eat leftover food scraps, and how pump stations push sewage through underground pipe networks. This revised and updated second edition includes a comprehensive quiz to test understanding, a detailed glossary of wastewater treatment terms, and a list of exciting career opportunities, making it an ideal resource for educators and curious young minds. In this book, you will discover: - How wastewater treatment plants use primary and secondary treatment to clean dirty water- The step-by-step cleaning process from screening and grit removal to disinfection- Why civil engineers design different-sized treatment plants for towns and big cities- Different types of wastewater from houses, factories, restaurants, and water parks- Real-world applications kids use daily, from flushing toilets to taking showers- How cleaned water returns to rivers and lakes as part of the ultimate recycling processThis wastewater engineering adventure combines storytelling with real environmental science, giving young learners a solid introduction to STEM careers in environmental and civil engineering.This book is perfect for: - Young readers curious about where wastewater goes after flushing (ages 8-14)- Teachers building STEM curriculum around environmental science or sanitation systems units- Homeschool families looking for hands-on civil engineering resources- Future engineers who love understanding hidden systems that protect our environmentPart of the "Lila and Andy Learn" STEM series, where every title turns science into an adventure kids want to read.

• Reihe: Willem Janse van Rensburg
• ISBN: 9781998552306
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.09.2025
• Größe: 216 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published