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DEAR DOCTOR

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DEAR READING DOCTOR,

At my school, we have a huge box of recycling and I love to build cool stuff from it. Last week, I built a tiny car from a yoghurt pot and some bottle caps to carry pencils around the classroom. Another time, I made a rocket with a piece of paper and a straw. It’s really fun, and now my friends want me to make stuff for them too! Are there any books with more ideas for inventions?

HARRY, AGE NINE

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DEAR HARRY,

I love the

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