Threads

Discusses glass, its manufacture, uses, and variety.

Tells how cotton is harvested, spun, and woven.

Discusses paper, its uses, and its manufacture. Includes instructions for making paper.

Discusses bread, how to make it, and how to use it for everyday things and for celebrations.

Discusses the origin and processing of wood, its uses, and the need to protect trees.

Explains how to grow bean plants, and how beans are good for people and animals, and also for the soil they grow in.

Describes how wool from a sheep is made into a sweater and explains how to tell the difference between wool and man-made fibers. Includes activities featuring weaving and dyeing wool.