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A wooden chair

By Sarah Ridley

How does a growing tree become a chair? Follow its surprising transformation from forest to furniture.

informative · practical · clear · fascinating

Genres

Non-fiction Art

What is A wooden chair about?

Have you ever wondered how a wooden chair is made? This informative book follows the chair’s journey from a growing tree to a finished piece of furniture. Discover how wood is selected, cut, shaped, joined and polished, and learn about the tools and machines used along the way. Clear explanations, detailed photographs and fascinating facts reveal the science and skill behind an everyday object. A final step-by-step feature helps you follow the whole process from raw material to ready-to-use chair.

About the author

Sarah Ridley is a British author who loves writing books that help children discover exciting facts about the world. She has written many non-fiction books for young readers, including titles about history, science, and important events. Sarah enjoys making learning fun and easy to understand for everyone.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2005

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