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"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...
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"Get ready for some literal bathroom reading. Discover the story behind their home's most under appreciated feature. From facts on how much bodily waste the average person releases a day to information on what the first "toilets" were like. Readers will learn about why we need sanitation and where our waste goes when we flush."--
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"This book for elementary readers describes the sequence of inventions that brought us from outdoor cesspits to today's smart toilets, complete with customized user settings. Engaging photos and a running timeline illustrate important ideas and inventions that have changed the way we dispose of our waste. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--
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Loos, Poos & Number Twos: Find out about the earliest WCs, what loos were like in the pyramids, how the Romans gossiped in public loos and what castle moats were really used for. Discover how Henry VIII cleansed the Royal Bum, what part 'Gong Scourers' played in Tudor times and what sweet-smelling items Victorian ladies used as loo paper!
9) Toilet
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"This title explores the world-changing invention of the toilet and how it helped revolutionize sanitation and waste removal. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards." --
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