Material world

An introduction to the characteristics, production, uses, and environmental impact of metal.

An introduction to materials science, looking at the technology used to make different materials or to shape natural materials into usable forms, discussing the science of superconductors, polymers, alloys, ceramics, and glass, and looking at materials used in food, medicines, on the farm, in space, and in the microworld.

This book discusses how materials are used, and what changes occur during the solid, liquid, and gas states of matter.

Traces the history and science of gold, discussing how it has been used from ancient times to the present and how it has impacted world civilizations.

Describes the physical composition and characteristics of glass, and presents glassmaking techniques and the various uses made of glass throughout history.

Explores the history, composition, production, and uses of paper.

An introduction to the characteristics, production, uses, and environmental impact of wood.

Explains how dyes were developed, how they have been used throughout history and discusses the history and folklore surrounding different colors.

Examines the discovery of pottery and ceramics and their uses throughout history, gives a scientific explanation of the properties of clay, and looks at how ceramics are used in modern technology.

A discussion of iron and steel which includes a scientific description of these metals, their discovery, and their uses throughout history and in the present. Includes a timeline.