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Materials Clive Gifford

Materials By Clive Gifford

Materials by Clive Gifford


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Summary

What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from? Why can I see through glass? This title answers the fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world. It introduces you to the most common natural and manufactured materials and shows why some are soft, others runny, some stretchy, and others which snap.

Materials Summary

Materials by Clive Gifford

KFYK is a highly visual, accessible and inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite science subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs.KFYK Materials answers the fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world: What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from? Why can I see through glass? Here, readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials and shown why some are soft, others runny, some stretchy, and others which snap.

Materials Reviews

'Highly visual and inspirational for young readers.' Teaching & Learning 'This is a coherent, lucid series... pure gold.' The Observer

About Clive Gifford

Clive Gifford lives in Manchester, UK. He is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over 80 books, including Football: The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful Game for Kingfisher, which has been published in over 20 languages.

Table of Contents

6 What are materials?; 8 Liquids and solids; 10 Floating and sinking; 12 Stretchy and bendy; 14 Rocky world; 16 Building blocks; 18 Clay and ceramics; 20 Using glass; 22 Mighty metals; 24 Mixing metals; 26 Wonderful wood; 28 Woodwork; 30 Paper; 32 Natural fabrics; 34 Synthetic fabrics; 36 Making plastics; 38 Plastics around us; 40 Recycling; 42 Projects; 48 Index.

Additional information

GOR003167298
9780753411728
0753411725
Materials by Clive Gifford
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pan Macmillan
20080407
48
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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