About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to channel your child's giggles about 'unmentionables' into a genuine interest in social history and hygiene. While the subject matter often triggers silliness, this book uses that natural hook to explore how humans have lived, worked, and stayed clean throughout the centuries. It is an approachable, humorous nonfiction guide that normalizes the human body while providing fascinating historical context. It is perfectly suited for elementary-aged readers who are beginning to appreciate 'weird' facts and the quirky realities of the past. Parents will appreciate how it turns a cheeky topic into an educational journey through Roman baths, Victorian corsets, and space-age technology.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. It discusses the human body and hygiene in a matter-of-fact, historical way. There is no sexual content, though there are mentions of modesty and how different cultures viewed the body.
Ideal Reader
A 7 to 9-year-old 'fact-collector' who loves trivia and humorous illustrations. It is especially good for kids who find traditional history books dry but are fascinated by the daily lives of real people.
