Library's review
A comprehensive history of how humans have impacted their environment through sanitation—or lack thereof. Bibliography, Index.
Genres
Publication
Bloomsbury USA Childrens (2010), Edition: 1, 176 pages
Description
"Throughout the ages, the most successful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops and they'd better figure out how to get rid of it! From the very first flushing toilet (invented way earlier than you would think) to the efficient Roman aqueducts (possibly inspired by the goddess of sewers!) to castles in the Middle Ages whose moats used more than just water to repel enemies, Poop happened! traces human civilization through this revolting yet fascinating theme."--Book jacket.
Awards
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Older Readers — 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
176
Physical description
176 p.; 10.05 inches
ISBN
0802720773 / 9780802720771
DDC/MDS
363.72 |