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Poop Happened!: A History of the World from the Bottom Up
Poop Happened A History of the World from the Bottom Up
Author: Sarah Albee
Did lead pipes cause the fall of the Roman Empire? How many toilets were in the average Egyptian pyramid? How did a knight wearing fifty pounds of armor go to the bathroom?Was poor hygiene the last straw before the French Revolution?Did Thomas Crapper really invent the modern toilet?How do astronauts go in ...  more »History finally comes out of the water-closet in this exploration of how people's need to relieve themselves shaped human development from ancient times to the present. Throughout time, the most successful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops, and they had better figure out how to get rid of it! From the world's first flushing toilet invented by ancient Minoan plumbers to castle moats in the middle ages that used more than just water to repel enemies, Sarah Albee traces human civilization using one revolting yet fascinating theme. A blend of historical photos and humorous illustrations bring the answers to these questions and more to life, plus extra-gross sidebar information adds to the potty humor. This is bathroom reading kids, teachers, librarians, and parents won't be able to put down!
ISBN-13: 9780802798251
ISBN-10: 080279825X
Publication Date: 5/11/2010
Pages: 176
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
Book Type: Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback
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