See how it's made : clothes, toys, shoes, food, drinks, skateboards

You probably pick up a pencil every day: but have you ever wondered how it's actually made? From chocolate bars to violins, "See How It's Made" lifts the lid on all kinds of everyday objects, foods and toys, revealing the amazing ways they are designed and manufactured. Venture behind the scenes right into the heart of busy factories to see the step-by-step processes that turn sand into glass, give a football its bounce and squeeze toothpaste into a tube. You'll even find out how this book was put together! You probably pick up a pencil every day: but have you ever wondered how it's actually made? This book aims to reveal the ways in which everyday objects, foods and toys are designed and manufactured. It describes the processes that turn sand into glass, give a football its bounce and squeeze toothpaste into a tube. Contents -1 Oil paint -1 Ice cream -1 Blown glass -1 Pointe shoes -1 Sausages -1 Plastic bricks -1 Compact discs -1 Apple juice -1 Skateboard -1 Honey -1 Cotton T shirt -1 Chocolate -1 Pencils -1 Electric guitar -1 Ceramic mug -1 Cheese -1 Soap -1 Crayons -1 Glass bottle -1 Glossary -1 Explores the history and development of 20 everyday items and includes step-by-step photographs that show the manufacturing process. Suggested level: primary, intermediate Explains how a variety of products are made