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Roland and the City of Shadows
Paperback
Series: The Curious Engineers
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ISBN13: 9798296383334
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 3 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 3 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
In a blazing desert city, young Roland invents ShadowBloom-decorative solar panels that move with the sun, create shade, and still allow people to see through their elegant cutouts. His invention cools classrooms and powers devices, while casting beautiful patterns across school walls. After solving tracking issues, his design gains attention from parents, engineers, and even the mayor! A solar company steps in to produce his idea for desert homes. A vibrant STEM story about sustainability, smart architecture, and working with nature-not against it. Preview Sample: https: //online.fliphtml5.com/zsxas/bzoz/ Why This Story Is Great for Young Readers:
This story blends creativity, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving in a desert setting that many children can relate to. Roland's invention shows how beauty, function, and science can work together. Through trial and teamwork, young readers learn that smart solutions don't block nature-they cooperate with it. A perfect tale for inspiring young environmental thinkers and future designers.
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