How It's Made

Name: How It's Made
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419753756
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The Creation of Everyday Items

By Thomas Gerencer

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Summary

From the creators of Science Channel's long-running show How It's Made, this engaging nonfiction guide invites curious young readers to explore how everyday objects are produced. Covering 32 seasons' worth of fascinating content, the book breaks down complex manufacturing processes into simple, captivating explanations enhanced by vibrant photographs and illustrations. Each chapter focuses on a specific item—from airplanes and candy to basketballs—revealing the factory steps that bring these items to life.
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This book is ideal for middle-grade readers with a curiosity about how everyday items are made and for educators seeking an engaging, visually rich resource to inspire young learners interested in science, technology, and practical arts.

Description

From the team behind Science Channel’s long-running show How It’s Made comes the ultimate nonfiction guide for curious kids! For 32 seasons and counting, How It’s Made has been an enthralling presence on Science Channel, educating its viewers on the process of making everything from bread to bifocals and breaking down complex ideas and processes with language everyone can understand.

A "how-it’s-made" guide for relentlessly curious kids, this book teaches young readers how the items they love and use every day come to be, with simple yet captivating descriptions and full-colour illustrations and photographs. Each chapter focuses on one specific item of particular interest to middle-grade readers, such as airplanes, candy, or basketballs, and breaks down exactly what happens at the factory to make things tick.

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Kirkus Reviews praises the book's lively design and diverse subject matter, noting it offers an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of common objects. School Library Journal highlights its smart use of photographs and comprehensive coverage beyond science and mechanics to include art, food, and musical instruments, deeming it a necessary purchase for classrooms nurturing curiosity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419753756

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations and photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Thomas Gerencer

About the Author

Tom Gerencer is an ASJA content writer and editor in the fields of science, tech, business, and the outdoors. He has written over 1,500 high-traffic articles with more than 70 million readers worldwide, for publications like HP Tech Takes, Boys’ Life, The Boston Globe Magazine, Fast Company, Outdoor Life, and Costco Connection. He’s the author of the business book Think Like Google and the short story collection Intergalactic Refrigerator Repairmen Seldom Carry Cash. Gerencer appears regularly on Wired Magazine’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast, and lives in Maine and West Virginia with his wife, Kathy, two adventurous boys, and a couple of ornery dogs.