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

NSTA Best STEM Book 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; tomorrow's 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 Anderson's fast-paced text and Jenn Harney's comical illustrations bring to life this everyday superhero.

• | Author: Beth Anderson
• | Publisher: Calkins Creek
• | Publication Date: October 13, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 40 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1684373999
• | ISBN-13: 9781684373994