What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.)
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 2001
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- inventions and technology
- public health and hygiene
- cultural history
- problem-solving
- engineering and design
- science of water
- changes over time
- everyday life
About this book
From ancient bathhouses to modern plumbing, this lively nonfiction picture book explores how people have washed up through the ages. Patricia Lauber traces the inventions and ideas that led to tubs, toilets, and showers, mixing fun facts with clear explanations and engaging illustrations. Kids who love learning how everyday things work will enjoy the surprising history behind bathrooms and the science that keeps water flowing. A great pick for curious readers and classroom projects on history, technology, or public health.
Setting: world history from ancient civilizations to modern homes and cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.) right for my child?
Yes — What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.) is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include inventions and technology, public health and hygiene, cultural history.
How long does it take to read What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.)?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.) takes around 10m to finish. The book has 1,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.) have an AR quiz?
Yes — What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.) has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.)?
What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toilets, & Showers (Lauber, Patricia. Around-the-House History.) has an AR reading level of 6, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.