Encyclopedia of Ordinary Living - (Ordinary World) by Stepanka Sekaninova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.

We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the bedroom like in ancient times? Did our ancestors use wallpaper? How was prehistoric laundry done, and when did people first cook on a real stove?

Inquisitive readers large and small will find reliable answers to these questions and many more in this very book, so pull back the curtain on the history of the ordinary house and the things inside it.

Review Quotes

Selected for the CBC's 2022 November Hot Off The Press Reading List (https: //www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/november-2022/).

"This absolutely fascinating book shows the history of the ordinary things we find in our homes from prehistory to the present day." --Katrina Yurenka, Retired Librarian, Contributor, Youth Services Book Review

"I really liked the illustrations that show how people used what was available to them in clever ways to make their everyday jobs easier and more efficient. The art work is excellent and does a great job of illustrating the past in a clear way. I learned so much in this book! The information is interesting and fun!" --Luminous Libro Blog

About the Author

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and a editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

Eva Chupikova, a Czech author and illustrator, focuses on bringing history and culture to life for children. She has been nominated several times for the prestigious Czech IBBY Golden Ribbon Award.