Toilets Tank!: Their Inner Workings

by Riley Flynn

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543531145
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 Your Own Superbowl 4

Chapter 2 The Toilet's Dirty History 8

Chapter 3 The Ins and Outs of a Toilet 12

Chapter 4 Filthy Facts and Dirty Details 20

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.