What's It Made Of?: The Materials That Shape Our World
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Book Overview Unlock the secrets behind everyday items and extraordinary inventions with exploded artworks and photographs that reveal the materials us...
Finding out What's It Made Of? is just the start of an amazing journey into the world of materials science, in this nonfiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12.
Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are used in thousands of different ways, from sneakers to smartphones and game controllers to glue. This fascinating book reveals the secrets of many everyday objects and a few more unusual ones.
This science book for curious children offers:
- A breakdown of everyday and futuristic objects, revealing what goes into a range of common and cutting-edge items-from game controllers to space suits!
- Hyperrealistic artworks and vivid photos show each component and object up close and in incredible detail.
- STEM learning that supports classroom material science by showing how the properties of different materials determine what they are used for.
This visually striking book is perfect for curious minds and science enthusiasts, providing a deeper understanding of how the world around us is constructed.
Each item in the book is shown broken apart or shown in photographic detail to explore the hidden hero materials inside it. Along the way, you will find out about the materials that have made our modern world-where they come from, how they are extracted, and the toll this can take on the environment.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 160 | Language: English | Publisher: DK PUB | ISBN: 0593972112
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