Glass can be melted and shaped. See how sand can be turned into a glass fish!
This work is part of an illustrated activities series which describes how popular, everyday objects are made. In this particular book, children discover the stages by which paper is grown and produ…
Use it, then reuse it! Follow a plastic bottle on its journey to a new life. What will it become?
Describes how paper is produced and examines it many uses. Why do we use paper to make tissues? This series looks at the way we use materials to make the things we need in everyday life. It shows…
Discusses what plastic is, how it's manufactured, and some of the products made from plastic.
Each book in the "Giraffe Books" series focuses on a different aspect of our everyday world, encouraging children to look more closely at their surroundings and helping them to make sense what they…
Describes how glass is made, shaped, used, and recycled.
Discusses the properties of matter pertaining to whether an object is smooth or rough, defining both words and using examples to illustrate the differences. Why is your desk smooth? Why is sandpape…
Our everyday lives are filled with exciting materials. In this introduction to physical science, young readers will explore common materials, such as wood, paper, stone, and more. Children will dis…
Changing Materials: Bang! Snap! Crackle!: Looks at the difference between natural and manufactured materials and looks at the ways in which materials can be changed, e.g. squashing, heating. Introd…