2010, ISBN: 0802720773

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[EAN: 9780802720771], Neubuch, [PU: Walker & Company], Paperback. Did lead pipescause the fall of the Roman Empire? How many toilets were in theaverage Egyptian pyramid? How did a knight wearing fiftypounds of armor go to the bathroom?Was poor hygiene the last strawbefore the French Revolution?Did Thomas Crapper really inventthe modern toilet?How do astronauts goin space?History finally comes out of the water-closet inthis exploration of how people's need to relieve themselves shaped humandevelopment from ancient times to the present. Throughout time, the mostsuccessful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops, and theyhad better figure out how to get rid of it! From the world's first flushing toiletinvented by ancient Minoan plumbers to castle moats in the middle ages thatused more than just water to repel enemies, Sarah Albee traces humancivilization using one revolting yet fascinating theme. A blend of historical photos and humorous illustrationsbring 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! The number one book on "number two" will give kids a whole new perspective on the past. A blend of historical photos and humorous illustrations provides fascinating information and adds to the potty humor. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

ISBN: 9780802720771

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 hygien… Meer...

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 space?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! Juvenile>Juvenile>Juv Bio & Hist>Juv World History>Juv World History, Bloomsbury USA Core >6<

2010, ISBN: 9780802720771

Illustrator: Leighton, Robert, WALKER & CO, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Illustrated, 170 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-05-11T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780802720771, 1.05 kg, V… Meer...

Illustrator: Leighton, Robert, WALKER & CO, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Illustrated, 170 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-05-11T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780802720771, 1.05 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2378128, Geschichte, Kinderbücher, Kategorien, Bücher, Jugendbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4901, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_0, Special Features Stores, Taschenbücher, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4201, Format: Illustriert, WALKER & CO, 2010<