Toilet
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 11 min read

Toilet

Written by David Macaulay and Sheila Keenan

Part of the How it Works series

Discover the journey of waste after you flush.

3.8 Goodreads · 259 ratings
32 pages· 989 words· Est. 11 min read· AD740L
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Bookroo's summary

Ever wondered what happens after you flush the toilet? Embark on a fascinating journey with David Macaulay as he unveils the hidden world of sewer systems and water treatment plants. From the familiar bathroom to the intricate municipal systems, explore how waste is transformed and made safe. This engaging exploration will change the way you think about everyday routines and the unseen processes that keep our world clean. Dive into the mystery and marvel at the complexity of what lies beneath our feet.

From the publisher

Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers. Everyone knows what a toilet is for, right? But what exactly happens after you flush? Where does our waste go, and how is it made safe? With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, David Macaulay takes readers on a tour of the bathroom and the sewer system, from the familiar family toilet to the mysterious municipal water treatment plant. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
989
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD740L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
April 14, 2015
First published
September 10, 2013
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626722156

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