Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Made
CDs start out as sand. Blackboard chalk comes from tiny sea creatures. The objects all around us every single product in the world is made from elements found in nature. Discover how nature is transformed into more than 60 things we eat, drink, play with, wear or use every day. Technology changes constantly, but the stages raw materials go through to become finished objects remain much the same. On every page of this big book, these processes are described and illustrated step by step. The text and artwork combine playfulness with encyclopedic attention to detail. This unique and fascinating book will inform and entertain every step of the way. Includes a glossary, index and further resources to help children, parents and teachers.
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Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Made
CDs start out as sand. Blackboard chalk comes from tiny sea creatures. The objects all around us every single product in the world is made from elements found in nature. Discover how nature is transformed into more than 60 things we eat, drink, play with, wear or use every day. Technology changes constantly, but the stages raw materials go through to become finished objects remain much the same. On every page of this big book, these processes are described and illustrated step by step. The text and artwork combine playfulness with encyclopedic attention to detail. This unique and fascinating book will inform and entertain every step of the way. Includes a glossary, index and further resources to help children, parents and teachers.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781554532445 |
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Publisher: | Kids Can Press |
Publication date: | 08/01/2007 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 160 |
Sales rank: | 1,082,931 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.37(d) |
Lexile: | IG1080L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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