What’s It Made Of?

About the book

Unlock the secrets behind everyday items and extraordinary inventions with exploded artworks and photographs that reveal the materials used to create everyday objects.

Finding out What's It Made Of? is just the start of an amazing journey into the world of materials science, in this non-fiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12.

Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are put to thousands of different uses, from sneakers to smartphones and game controllers to glue. This fascinating book reveals the secrets of many everyday objects, and a few more unusual ones.

This science book for curious children offers:

A breakdown of everyday and futuristic objects, revealing what goes into a range of common...