How Do Toilets Work? (StoryBots) (Step into Reading)
StoryBots Step into Reading Series
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This humorous Step into Reading title follows the curious StoryBots as they shrink down, zip through pipes, and visit a water-treatment plant to answer the age-old kid question: “Where does everything go after you flush?” Bright illustrations, easy-to-read text, and simple diagrams turn everyday bathroom science into a fun, fact-filled adventure that keeps early readers engaged while explaining the basic engineering and environmental processes behind modern plumbing.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
24 pages, Paperback
Text complexity
Character compass
Beep
Bo
Boop
Bang
Bing
Discussion points
Why is it important not to flush trash?
How does gravity help a toilet work?
What jobs do bacteria have at the treatment plant?
Can you think of other machines that use water?
Tip: Role play these questions
Visit a local utility’s website or schedule a virtual tour to extend learning.
Create a ‘flush or trash’ sorting game with household items.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity leads to knowledge.
Explanation: The StoryBots ask questions until they find answers.
Real-World Application: Children learn to keep asking ‘how’ and ‘why’ in daily life.
Example Lesson: Environmental responsibility matters.
Explanation: Clean water treatment protects rivers.
Real-World Application: Kids practice proper disposal and water conservation.
Example Lesson: Teamwork solves problems.
Explanation: StoryBots combine skills to navigate pipes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to collaborate on school projects.
Example Lesson: Everyday objects have hidden science.
Explanation: A toilet becomes a lesson in physics and engineering.
Real-World Application: Kids look for science in kitchens, playgrounds, and beyond.