Poop Happened!( A History of the World from the Bottom Up) [POOP HAPPENED] [Paperback]

by SarahAlbee

Poop Happened!( A History of the World from the Bottom Up) <> Paperback <> SarahAlbee <> Walker&Company

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Humor, Middle Grade, Childrens, Science, Juvenile

Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[LiN · Rating 3 out of 5]

ประวัติศาสตร์มุมนี้ดับความโรแมนติกยุคกลาง ยุคฟื้นฟูฯ พวกนั้นไปหมดเลย มันเป็นสิ่งที่เราเคยสงสัยเวลาดูหนังย้อนยุคนะว่าเขาจัดการเรื่องการขับถ่ายกันยังไง ห้องน้ำปราสาทอยู่ตรงไหน สมัยก่อนไม่มีส้วมแล้วของเสียมันไปอยู่ไหนล่ะ แล้วพอประกอบเข้ากับโรคระบาดครั้งใหญ่หลายครั้งในยุคนั้นก็พอจะนึกสภาพสุขอนามัยสุดเลวร้ายออก

ข้อมูลย่อยมาเข้าใจง่าย ใช้ภาษาสนุกแบบที่เด็กก็รู้เรื่อง แต่จุดที่เราหักคะแนนก็คือตรงนี่แหละ ไม่ชินกับกรอบย่อย ๆ ที่กระโดดไปมาทั้งพื้นที่และเวลาไม่ต่อเนื่อง

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fabulous in-depth overview of sanitation over history and the unknown heroes who changed our world for the better by inventing sewers, toilets, filtration etc. I would have loved more info about the particulars about poop aside from sanitation - seriously. Like how much does human waste does a person produce in a lifetime? What can you tell about your health via poop? And, more about the history of toilet-paper. What b-room habits do people have today - ie: in some countries, folks stand, some sit. And the bidet! Not nearly enough about the bidet. However, you finish the book with a profound urge to immediately wash your hands and solid knowledge about how disease spreads. Cheerful writing, great sense of humor, excellent read in any room of in the house, including... you know.

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is crappy. (Sorry it was too easy and I couldn't resist). Honestly the book was solid (okay no pun intended this time). There was enough humor to make it interesting (and no it's not all potty humor), but the book also opened my eyes to a topic I know for a fact I never would have even thought about. Flushing toilets and decent sewer systems have been used for around 100 years. Just stop and think for a second what people did with poop before that. The answer isn't outhouses. I don't want to give it away but this book will give you more then enough info on the subject. Only downside is I found parts being repetitive. The same facts would be told three or four times, just in a slightly different way. Might not be the best read cover to cover, but skimming certain parts is well worth it.

[Carie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, "Poop" on the front cover will make anyone giggle and then read a book, right? This was actually a fascinating read, if you don't mind going "ewwww" on every page! I think this will have the same nonfiction appeal like "How They Croaked" for my middle schoolers. And while I've had it in my library for awhile, it will get promoted much more now that I've read it. Just wish the author had explained how septic tanks worked, and how cities currently treat their waste water. Hold your nose and dive in to this book!

[Tatiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I might start off by saying that boys will most likely gravitate towards this book on the infamous number two, but girls who like history books with a sense of humor might enjoy this entry. The illustrations and short entries alone are enough to draw in young readers that need the historical lowdown on poop. Enough said.

Recommended for grades fourth and up.

[M]

Thankfully, there were no puns. Enjoyed this--made me feel cleansed!

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book after one of my students asked (during research on our First Nations people), "What did they use for toilet paper?" We came across a bit of information on the internet, but I wanted to help him find more information. While this book focused mostly on the sanitation systems (and mostly, lack-thereof) in Europe, there was a lot of interesting historical information.

The book tackles the topics of poop, water ways, sewage, diseases, and diapers in Europe (most of the book), the Middle East, Japan, and the U.S.A. I would have loved this book as a kid, and loved it as an adult, as it is a great reminder of the great blessing of modern flushing toilets and the advancements of science to keep us healthy and safe. This is a great read for the inquisitive child that is not easily grossed out.

[Sherri Lupton Hollister · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one will be an instant hit in my classroom, and I am stoked to tempt my reluctant readers with it. Albee takes on a conversational tone with her reader as she discusses this unconventional subject, reminding young readers that reading is fun. The text features throughout this text are amazing. Readers will love the array of pictures and captions, as well as the silly cartoons flitting along the pages. The chapters are organized well, and are full of eye catching side bars or boxes that draw the reader in. I read this entire book in one sitting. And I found myself repeating interesting facts I had learned to my family and friends several days after I finished. I enjoyed Albee’s lighthearted tone, adored the clever chapter titles, and couldn’t get enough of the content. I recommend this text for every 4-8 grade classroom. Readers will be waiting in line to read this one!

For Use in the Library:

This is an excellent text to suggest to a reluctant or struggling reader. The title and subject matter of this book is unconventional, and will make hesitant readers feel at ease while reading. The vocabulary is very kid friendly, and the content is highly engaging. Talk this one up to your classes, and you will have kids begging to be the next in line to read it.

[Chris Morrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! it was at times hilarious and disgusting, heart wrenching and eye opening! I'll never view my europoean business trips in the same light again! nor goose necks!

I enjoyed reading this book, learning about sanitation and the role it's had in the human experience. I can't imagine, after reading this book, how the human race survived until the mid 1920's. I can't imagine NOT having flush toilets and sewer systems.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty interesting book about how people have dealt with their waste over time ... and the consequences for not dealing with it properly. This is a social history, more than a history of any particular waste device. Plenty of material for potty humor. Good for elementary school and up.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost a four-star rating for awesome history of not only toilet habits of the ages but also public sanitation in general. I wish author had focused a little more attention on water wastage but, hey, it's a book for kids. This should be part of every juvenile world history curriculum.

[Gideon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book 100 stars.

[Vinod Menon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though may it sound 'gross' it's in fact engrossing . Lot's of facts , history and serious stuff too , but mostly around US and Europe.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about all things bathroom and filth-related throughout history.

Definitely focuses on Western culture, particularly England, but the author admits this in the introduction and explains that it was a result of which sources she had access to (possibly having to do with the language barrier; I can't remember). She does make an attempt to include a little bit of information from Japan and a few other non-Western places.

I kind of knew how bad things were in cities before toilets were invented, but what especially left an impression on me was how more than one ancient Western civilization dealt with waste much *much* better than medieval Europe did (as did pretty much every other contemporary developed culture).

A medieval European city was a stinking cesspool of disease and filth. The streets were basically poop.

Even in places we imagine in our modern minds to be beautiful and pristine, like the Palace at Versailles, people were peeing behind pillars everywhere. Going to a concert, and need to go to the bathroom? Too bad. Palaces, concert halls--from the lowliest slum to the most dazzling high-society locations, everything was covered in human waste.

It fascinated me that for centuries in Europe, Christianity was tied to a lack of bathing. People were terrified of it--they thought it would make them sick. The Spanish Inquisition sought out people who seemed "too clean," because they might secretly be Jews or Muslims, whose religions incorporated hygiene practices.

I can't imagine--and don't really want to--what people must have smelled like.

I showed my toddler some of the illustrations in this book. She seemed to absorb something about why it's bad to poop in rivers. Gotta start 'em somewhere.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating and funny!! I ordered this book when the author came to speak at my son’s school and we were not disappointed! Both my 8 and 10 year olds love this book — definitely humorous (what kid doesn’t love bathroom humor), but also incredibly informative. This is history kids can relate to, and each little piece of information sparks interest in the people of the place and time mentioned. Sanitation really is key to the survival of civilizations and societies, and it’s something we constantly look to improve as we produce more and more waste (especially the non-bodily kind).

[Geoffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very entertaining and informative book. I only have one thing to disagree with it about. That is, it's premise that flush toilets are good. After documenting how the toilet was invented and how it caused so many problems and still does, it should be seen that something different is needed. I would suggest that dry composting toilets are much better for the environment. They don't put pathogens into groundwater or ocean water and they produce two kinds of fertilizer. Flush toilet is probably the worst invention of Western Civilization.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

So clever and fun! My 7-year-old LOVED this. I enjoyed it too (I didn't actually finish it before it was due back at the library). My main criticism was that the history was super Eurocentric. I mean, poop is something that has happened all over the world, right? There was info on ancient Egypt and there were some anecdotes from other places but the main focus was on the development of toilets and sanitation practices in Europe.

[anakdenesor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of information! Siapa sangka revolusi toilet bowl dari zaman dulu hingga kini boleh dibuku kan ceritanya. Banyak fakta yang terungkai seperti siapa org pertama yang invented toilet. Bagaimana keadaan toilet pada era dulu. Realiti kehidupqn masa lampau, banyak skop pekerjaan yang kita fikir tak logik tapi wujud seperti orang gaji yang membasuh bumbum princess walaupun beliau da dewasa. Satu bahan bacaan yang bagus

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book ! I'm a grandma and got it for my 8 and 10 year old grandsons. The 10 year old is really enjoying it. Since the book focuses on history, it is a bit too advanced for my 3rd grade grandson, but the other really liked it. I finished the book before giving it to them and learned a lot!

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpectedly interesting book. Cities lacking good sewer systems were smelly and disease ridden beyond belief. This book lets us know about that. And introduces some heros that used science to figure out root causes of disease. Depictions of 1700's & 1800's cities as seen in the movies are romanticized versions of how it really was. Easy reading at middle school level.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

The history of sanitation told for middle grade readers. Of course, diseases and death thread through the book but it's not graphic in descriptions.
Some of the resources cited may not hold up to further research but an on level read for middle grades.

[Sbwisni · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

Lots of repetition, but still had some good information, interesting facts, and chapters that would be nice to read on their own. Closing leaves reader with a call to action to work towards engineering new solutions for waste management.

[Aommie K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

สนุกมาก เป็นหนังสือเกร็ดประวัติศาสตร์ที่อ่านแล้วไม่ปวดหัวเลย อ่านไปขมคอไป

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

We only made it to page 45. It turns out that that we really didn't find poop amusing after about 10 pages.

[Mary-Catherine Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a very interesting book and think that kids will enjoy it.

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought and read the British version for the boys. I had no idea how disgusting the world was for such a long time. No wonder so many people were so sickly and died so early in life.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My eight year old found this book funny and fascinating. A good mix of history, science, and potty humor.

[Yeetus]

Its a book

[Douglas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This kind of history is much more interesting than the books I had in school. And, it makes you really grateful for a hot shower and clean clothes.