Scrub-A-Dub
By Elspeth Graham
Before showers and soap, how did people keep clean—and what surprising methods did they use?
Genres
What is Scrub-A-Dub about?
How did people keep clean before modern bathrooms, soap and showers? Scrub-a-Dub takes young readers on a lively journey through the history of bathing, from Roman baths to the present day. Discover unusual washing habits, old-fashioned equipment and the changing ways people have cared for their bodies. With clear facts, lively illustrations and accessible language, this educational reader shows how daily washing has changed over time and why cleanliness remains an important part of everyday life.
About the author
Elspeth Graham is a talented author who loves writing exciting stories for children. She often teams up with her husband, Mal Peet, to create wonderful books that spark the imagination. One of her well-known stories is 'Cloud Tea Monkeys', which has delighted young readers in many countries with its beautiful tale of friendship and adventure.
Pages
16 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1999
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