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Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Made

by Bill Slavin

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CDs start out as sand, and blackboard chalk comes from tiny sea creatures. Every single product in the world is made from elements found in nature. This unique book shows how nature is transformed into more than 60 things we eat, drink, play with, wear, or use every day.

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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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ISBN:

9781554532445

Author:

Slavin, Bill

Publisher:

Kids Can Press

With:

Slavin, Jim

Subject:

Technology - How Things Work/Are Made

Subject:

Children s-How Things Work

Copyright:

2007

Publication Date:

20070831

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

, Y

Pages:

160

Dimensions:

10.92x8.63x.41 in. 1.35 lbs.

Age Level:

08-12

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Product details 160 pages Kids Can Press - 2012-06-07 English 9781554532445 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, 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.