"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...

"This title explores the world-changing invention of the toilet and how it helped revolutionize sanitation and waste removal." --

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

Uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about various societies throughout history and how they lived. Discusses how the topics explored relate back to the modern world and features color photographs and illustrations throughout.

Presents a treasury of facts and stories from U.S. history, including that the word "independence" does not appear in the Declaration of Independence and that World War I soldiers used glowworms to help them see at night.

"Take a look at the world's weirdest inventions--from the Goofybike to fart filters. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table...

Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing "normal" world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself. There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains, heartwarming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way, you'll also find some...

"Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy...

"A world full of mind-blowing history facts. Every fact is connected in funny and fantastic ways. Follow a trail that transports you from facts about pirates to facts about emus, and from facts about astronaut meals to facts about King Tut's tomb."--

"Every mysterious fact is connected in surprising and sneaky ways. Follow a trail that slinks from facts about spy gadgets to facts about hidden toilets to facts about secret languages to facts about thieving cats. And there isn't just one trail through these facts. Sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to uncover a completely different (but still connected) part of Secret FACTopia! Where will your curiosity take you?"--