Book

A stinky history of toilets / written by Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson ; illustrated by Ella Kasperowicz.

Meikle, Olivia, (author.). Nelson, Katie (College teacher), (author.). Kasperowicz, Ella, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Find out how humans have done their business across the world and throughout history.

Record details

ISBN: 9781684493739
Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Neon Squid, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Flush with fun facts and disgusting discoveries" -- page [1] of cover.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

What do we do with all this poop? -- Pick your spot! -- Swimming in sewage -- Privies -- Viking middens and a historic poo -- Use it against your enemies -- Poop parties -- Cleaning up the mess -- The story of cholera -- Don't let it go to waste -- A royal flush -- Trap the smell -- A brief history of toilet paper -- Let's build sewers! -- Problems with pipes -- Building the best toilet -- Let's burn it -- Squat, sit, or stand? -- So good you can drink it -- Toilets today -- The future of poop.