Sewers Stink!: How Does Waste Go Down?

by Riley Flynn

Overview

Ever wonder how the sewer system works? Look no further! Discover the story behind the pipes beneath our feet. From facts on the first plumbing systems to information about how wastewater gets treated and cleaned. Readers will learn about why we need sanitation and the journey our waste and used water takes through the pipes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543531138
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	The Story of Sanitation
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Riley Flynn is a writer living in southern Minnesota. When he's not writing, Riley enjoys camping, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Sewer Runs Through It 4

Chapter 2 Plumbing through the Ages 8

Chapter 3 From Flush to Finish 12

Chapter 4 How Our Wastewater Affects Our World 24

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Easy-to-read text and clear photos make a complex topic accessible for readers. Information on the waste humans create and how it affects the environment. Common Core writing prompts encourage reflection and analysis of text. Includes diagrams illustration each sanitation system. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Editorial Reviews

Flynn adopts a playful but knowledgeable tone as he walks readers through a quick history of waste disposal and sanitation practices (or the lack thereof—we’re looking at you, medieval Europe). . . .A helpful breakdown of the five-step cleaning process, clearly illustrated with diagrams and photos, demystifies not only how wastewater is purified but why. Without becoming glib or overly reliant on gross-out humor, this book expertly filters its facts and fun.

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