This volume is one of a series of books that explain to the young reader how the earth's natural resources are extracted and prepared for their many everyday uses. This book deals with clay, and aims to encourage thought about the need to conserve natural resources. For those working wityh young children this book is designed to be used both as a picture book, which explores ideas and concepts and as a starting point to talk and exploration. The pictures have been selected because they include elements which will promote enquiry. Talk can lead to displays of items and pictures collected by children and teacher.