wood

Traces the way of life from early America and shares with those first settlers a reverence for wood, including a section on how to identify many of the most common trees in North America.

An introduction to wood technology that includes information on composite materials, adhesives, finishes, the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of wood technology, and woodworking materials.

Wood explores what wood is, where it comes from, how it is made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.

"Discusses wood as a material, including historical uses, current uses, collection, and recycling."--Provided by publisher.

Describes different kinds of wood and some of the many things wood is used for, including furniture, musical instruments, toys, and fuel.

Explains in simple terms what wood is, where it comes from, and its many uses.