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Makers of Many Things

Makers of Many Things

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Number of Chapters: 11

Length: 2 hours and 27 minutes

Language: English

How are friction matches made? How do rags and trees become paper? Who makes the dishes on our tables? Published in 1916, this children's book explains the origins of everyday items in an entertaining and informative way. There are plenty of illustrations, so please feel free to read along with the online etext: Makers of Many Things. (Summary by Kara)

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01 Preface and The Little Friction Match (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
02 About India Rubber (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
03 "Kid" Gloves (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
04 How Rags and Trees become Paper (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
05 How Books are Made (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
06 From Goose Quills to Fountain Pens and Lead Pencils (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
07 The Dishes on Our Tables (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
08 How the Wheels of a Watch go Around (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
09 The Making of Shoes (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
10 In the Cotton Mill (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
11 Silkworms and their Work (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
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