Poop: A (Very) Natural History & a Powerful Future

About this book

Where there’s life, there’s poop! Celebrate the past, present, and future of human and animal “waste” in all its fascinating forms—and discover how poo plays a crucial role in keeping our planet thriving! Packed with highly digestible facts and dazzling illustrations, discover the secrets of gut health, the importance of diet, and how tiny microbes influence both our physical and mental well-being. Join us on an epic journey through your miraculous gut, explore the humble poo in history and culture, and dive deep into germs, bacteria, and the magic of hygiene. Find out about the creative uses of animal poo today—from sports competitions to surprising beauty products and even unique art forms. Then look ahead to see how poo power could lead to scientific breakthroughs in human health, sustainable living, energy generation, and even space travel. Get ready to laugh, learn, and look at poop in a whole new way!

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9780711294493

Publisher

Wide Eyed Editions

Published

August 26, 2025

Pages

80

Weight

28.2 oz

Subject

Juvenile Nonfiction