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Description
When people in the Japanese cities of Minamata and Niigata became ill, researchers discovered toxic waste was being dumped into the water. After sixty years, the effects of Minamata disease are still being felt.
Quick Summary
This book reads like a real-life detective story, uncovering the hidden poison that turned a thriving Japanese fishing town into a health crisis and the brave scientists who finally proved the truth. Kids will love the jaw-dropping facts about how big companies tried to hide their toxic dumping and the inspiring community members who fought for justice. If your kid likes investigative reads like "Holes" or "The Great Wolf Gold Rescue," they'll be hooked on this shocking true story of environmental sleuthing. This is A Perfect Place: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary pick for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love real-world mysteries with heart.