Discusses the differences between rocks and minerals, their formation and composition, how they are mined, how they are used now, and how they may be used in the future.
Explores the many uses of wood, from paper and cloth to chemicals to works of art, discussing how wood is processed for these different purposes and how we can help protect this valuable resource.
Discusses various natural and artificial fibers that are used to produce cloth, and examines processes used to transform those fibers into clothing, household items, and technological devices.
Discusses how metals are created, extracted, and worked and looks at the uses of metal in the past, present, and future, including artificially produced metal and metal from outer space.
Discusses the unusual nature of glass, how it is made, and the many uses to which it has been put, from fine art to industrial applications, throughout history.
