Materials matter in our daily lives With lucid text, many colorful photos and illustrations, and educational end matter, this fascinating series introduces a wide variety of materials and the methods that transform them from raw materials to finished products. The dynamic presentation and wealth of surprising facts will spark the curiosity of all young readers and inspire budding engineers.From cotton and wool to rayon and nylon -- you are probably wearing textiles right now You may know that some textiles come from plants, but did you know that others are made in chemistry labs? Discover the world of textiles and learn how fibers become the fabrics we wear.
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