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The Stinky History of Toilets

Name: The Stinky History of Toilets
ISBN: 9781838993351

By Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson

How did Viking poo, royal bum-wipers and exploding toilets transform the history of sanitation?

humorous informative gross engaging

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

What is The Stinky History of Toilets about?

Ever wondered about the history of your toilet? Dive into this hilariously disgusting book to uncover how humans have managed their business through the ages. From fossilised Viking poo to ancient Roman laundry techniques using wee, and even medieval royal bum-wipers, this book is packed with revolting facts and amusing illustrations. Learn about exploding early toilets, the spread of diseases like cholera due to poor sanitation, and more. It's a history lesson like no other!

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2024

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