wood

Teaches children about wood, its different functions, and where it comes from.

Presents an introduction to a baseball bat, in simple text with illustrations, describing its weight, texture, color, and other attributes.

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

Presents an introduction to wood, looking at what it is, where it comes from, how it is processed, its different types, and how it is used; and features discussion of wood conservation. Includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of books for additional information.

An introduction to wood that discusses where it comes from, its many uses, and the conservation of trees. Includes a glossary and an index.

Describes the individual steps taken in making wood into paper and what happens to the finished product.

Discusses the importance of wood as a natural resource and describes the different types of timber, where they occur in the world, and the industries that depend on them. Also examines the problem of disappearing forests and what is being done to restore them.

Photographs and simple, repetitive text teach children about wood, explaining how it is changed by heat and water and the ways it is used.

Contains an overview of how a wooden chair is made, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how the wood comes from trees, is cut into planks, and assembled into chairs.