"Smelly" Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York C

Description: "Smelly" Kelly and His Super Senses by Beth Anderson, Jenn Harney James "Smelly" Kelly used his super-senses and intelligence to make sure that the New York City subway in the 1930s ran safely throughout his lifetime and beyond.James Kelly smelled EVERYTHING: rats in the shed; circus elephants a mile away; tomorrows rain. His sense of smell was EXTRAORDINARY. But what good was a powerful nose? How could his super-sniffer make him special? In the New York City subway, James found his calling--and earned the nickname "Smelly" Kelly. Armed with his super-sniffer and the tools he invented, he tracked down leaks from the dangerous to the disgusting, from the comical to the bizarre. Then, he sprang into action to prevent cave-ins and explosions in the tunnels beneath the city. Smelly Kelly not only hunted leaks but also saved lives--and he discovered the truly extraordinary power inside him. Beth Andersons fast-paced text and Jenn Harneys comical illustrations bring to life this everyday superhero. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Beth Anderson earned a B.A. in Linguistics and a M. Ed. in Reading. She taught English as a second language for more than 20 years. She is the author of An Inconvenient Alphabet, Ben Franklin & Noah Websters Spelling Revolution, and Calkins Creeks Lizzie Demands A Seat!Illustrator and toy designer Jenn Harney is the illustrator of Never Trumpet with a Crumpet, Underwear!, and the "Hazy Bloom" series. She is the author/illustrator of Swim Swim Sink to be published in Spring 2020. Review NSTA Best STEM Book "Mild-mannered James Kelly had a keen sense of smell, but what good was an extraordinary nose—a superpower, really—when what he needed was to sniff out a new job in New York City? Andersons lively telling of a little-known story (who ever knew there was a heroic leak-smelling detective in the 1930s who saved the city with his nose?) employs strong, active verbs, as any superhero tale does, and is effectively complemented by digital illustrations that bring to life Kellys subterranean realm—the blue-black subway, the greenish miasmic smells drifting along, and Smelly Kellys red hair, a beacon in the darkness." —The Horn Book"A tribute to the New York City subways first official leak detective. Gifted with a literal nose for trouble, James Kelly arrived in New York from Ireland with nothing but a suitcase and a keen sense of smell—and leveraged the latter into a long career over the first half of the 20th century sniffing out dangerous gas, water, steam, and other leaks in the subway system and elsewhere. Anderson casts him in a heroic mold, as he had not only a special ability, but the inner motivation to use it in service to public safety. Depicted with a confident smile and a mop of bright orange hair, Kelly shines as he goes after suggestive twists and curls of miasmic yellowish green in the illustrations succession of antique-looking street scenes and cross-sectional views of underground pipes and tunnels. Another immigrant gets the job done." — Kirkus Reviews"This picture book biography centers on James Kelly, a white Irish immigrant and Transit Authority worker born in 1898, who used his incredible sense of smell to solve problems. Recommended for elementary collections, particularly those that emphasize makerspaces, problem-solving, or STEAM activities." —School Library Journal Review Quote "Mild-mannered James Kelly had a keen sense of smell, but what good was an extraordinary nose--a superpower, really--when what he needed was to sniff out a new job in New York City? Andersons lively telling of a little-known story (who ever knew there was a heroic leak-smelling detective in the 1930s who saved the city with his nose?) employs strong, active verbs, as any superhero tale does, and is effectively complemented by digital illustrations that bring to life Kellys subterranean realm--the blue-black subway, the greenish miasmic smells drifting along, and Smelly Kellys red hair, a beacon in the darkness." --The Horn Book "A tribute to the New York City subways first official leak detective. Gifted with a literal nose for trouble, James Kelly arrived in New York from Ireland with nothing but a suitcase and a keen sense of smell--and leveraged the latter into a long career over the first half of the 20th century sniffing out dangerous gas, water, steam, and other leaks in the subway system and elsewhere. Anderson casts him in a heroic mold, as he had not only a special ability, but the inner motivation to use it in service to public safety. Depicted with a confident smile and a mop of bright orange hair, Kelly shines as he goes after suggestive twists and curls of miasmic yellowish green in the illustrations succession of antique-looking street scenes and cross-sectional views of underground pipes and tunnels. Another immigrant gets the job done." -- Kirkus Reviews "This picture book biography centers on James Kelly, a white Irish immigrant and Transit Authority worker born in 1898, who used his incredible sense of smell to solve problems. Recommended for elementary collections, particularly those that emphasize makerspaces, problem-solving, or STEAM activities." -- School Library Journal Details ISBN1684373999 Author Jenn Harney Short Title Smelly Kelly and His Super Senses Pages 40 Audience Age 7-10 Language English Year 2020 Illustrator Jenn Harney ISBN-10 1684373999 ISBN-13 9781684373994 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-10-13 Subtitle How James Kellys Nose Saved the New York City Subway Publisher Calkins Creek Books Imprint Calkins Creek Books Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified AU Release Date 2020-10-13 NZ Release Date 2020-10-13 US Release Date 2020-10-13 UK Release Date 2020-10-13 DEWEY B Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159238815;

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