Families who loved Onion Juice, Poop, and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy by Mark Weakland often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you have a child who finds standard science textbooks a bit dry but absolutely lights up at the mention of anything 'gross.' It is the perfect tool for bridging the gap between a silly sense of humor and serious environmental stewardship. By leaning into the 'ew' factor, the book captures the attention of reluctant readers and turns bathroom humor into a sophisticated lesson on renewable energy. Mark Weakland explores the weird and wonderful ways we can power our world using unexpected organic materials like onion juice, turkey guts, and human waste. It transforms a potentially heavy topic like the energy crisis into an optimistic journey of human ingenuity. Designed for the 8 to 11 age range, it empowers kids to see the potential in the world around them, proving that even the smelliest problems can have innovative, earth-saving solutions.
