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Where Things Come From

By Janet Cook and H. Edom

How do nature’s raw materials become the everyday foods, objects and structures around us?

informative · illustrated · accessible · fascinating

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Business

What is Where Things Come From about?

Ever wondered where everyday things begin? This illustrated non-fiction book follows the journey from natural materials and raw ingredients to the food, objects and structures people use every day. Discover where foods come from, how familiar products are made in factories, and how buildings, bridges and roads are constructed. Clear explanations, labelled pictures and step-by-step sequences reveal the fascinating processes behind ordinary things, helping young readers understand the links between nature, industry, design and the world around them.

About the author

H. Edom is a children’s author who writes clear, exciting books about science and the world around us. In The Usborne Book of Science Activities, young readers can discover fascinating facts and try simple experiments using everyday objects. Her books encourage curiosity, careful thinking and a love of finding out how things work.

Pages

74 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1989

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