Made in the U.S.A

Discusses the uses and development of ballpoint pens, as well as how they are designed and made.

Examines the process by which children's clothing is made through a tour of the JM Originals factory in Ellenville, New York.

Contains photographs and text that provide a step-by-step look at how pogo sticks are manufactured at SBI Enterprises Inc., in upstate New York, and includes feature articles on the history of the toy, and a record-breaking hopper.

Presents a behind-the-scenes look at how toothpaste is made at Tom's of Maine manufacturing, the first company to sell all-natural toothpaste.

Describes the steps involved in the process of building a house from design to finished product, and includes a look at different styles of homes, as well as an essay on architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Explains how cheese is made at the Hilmar Cheese Company in California, from milking the cows to pasteurizing, processing, aging, and shipping the cheese.

Photographs and text describe the step-by-step process by which teddy bears are made at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company.

Demonstrates how waste paper is recycled into useful household products at the Marcal paper mill.