plastics

Discusses plastics and polymers including what they are made of, how they behave, and why they are important.

Photographs and simple, repetitive text teach children about plastic, explaining how it is made and how it is used.

This book discusses what a plastic is, where they come from, the different types, tells the story of a plastic toy, and more.

Describes how plastics are made into many different products from bottles and bags to tubes and toys. Includes ideas for a variety of simple projects and experiments.

Introduces the raw materials and processes in the metals and plastics industries and describes the various jobs available in these fields.

Explores the history and uses of plastics and reveals the extent to which plastic items cause pollution around the world. Considers how plastic pollution can be reduced in the future and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Presents an introduction to plastic, looking at what it is, how it is made, its different forms, and how it is used; and features discussion of plastic recycling. Includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of books for additional information.

Explores the history of plastics, introducing plastic inventors Alexander Parkes and John Hyatt, describing the ways plastics have changed people's daily lives, and discussing plastic's future. Includes photos, sidebars, a time line, and a glossary.