The Story Behind Toilets by Elizabeth Raum

The Story Behind Toilets by Elizabeth Raum. Tired of reading yet another biography of George Washington or Amelia Earhart? Why not try a “biography” of toilets? There’s a real story to how people learned to treat their “waste products” (i.e. urine and excrement – we know what those are, right?).  Once people began building bigger and bigger settlements, what to do with this stuff became a really big deal. And some of their ideas just didn’t work that well.  This is an interesting (if you like toilets - and who doesn’t?) and quick reading book, with lots of diagrams and photos. Check it out! Maybe you can read it while you’re in the bathroom!

Book reviewed by Loreen S., Youth Services Assistant

Troublemaker by Andrew Clements

Sixth-grader, Clay Hensley, has been a troublemaker in school since the middle of kindergarten following right in his older brother’s footsteps. His most recent trip to the principal’s office involved a picture he drew in art class of a donkey with an amazing resemblance to Principal Kelling. When Clay’s older brother makes him promise to change his ways Clay learns that it is much easier to get into trouble than it is to stay out of trouble. Troublemaker is another great book you’ll love from favorite author, Andrew Clements.

Book reviewed by Barb M., Youth Outreach and Programming Assistant