Raintree Perspectives: Using Materials - How We Use Plastic
No. of pages 32
Reviews
Great for age 6-11 years
"Using Materials" focuses on the uses of a wide range of different materials, their applications, properties and why certain materials are selected for particular roles. Images help pupils to see these materials' uses, from the everyday to the unusual. The books explain where the materials come from and whether they are natural or man-made. They promote discussion regarding the sustainability of materials and the environmental impact.
This book features in the following series: How We Use, How We Use . , Raintree Perspectives .
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Pearson Education Limited .
Chris Oxlade is an experienced writer of children's non-fiction and specialises in scientific subjects.
This book is in the following series:
Raintree Perspectives
The "Perspective" collection combines core non-fiction features - emphasing research skill - with visual design. "Life Cycles" books follow the life of an animal or plant, from the dramatic change of caterpillar to butterfly to the slower growth of the cat, or the long cycles of trees.
