What's It Made Of? by Dk
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 nonfiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12.
Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are used in thousands of different ways, 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 and cutting-edge items-from game controllers to space suits!
- Hyperrealistic artworks and vivid photos show each component and object up close and in incredible detail.
- STEM learning that supports classroom material science by showing how the properties of different materials determine what they are used for.
This visually striking book is perfect for curious minds and science enthusiasts, providing a deeper understanding of how the world around us is constructed.
Each item in the book is shown broken apart or shown in photographic detail to explore the hidden hero materials inside it. Along the way, you will find out about the materials that have made our modern world-where they come from, how they are extracted, and the toll this can take on the environment.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is currently a part of Penguin Random House, which was formed on July 1, 2013. For adults and children, DK produces highly visual, photographic nonfiction. With offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto, DK creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and 62 languages. DK's mission is to educate, enrich, and delight readers of all ages, and everything DK produces, whether in print or digital format, reflects the company's distinct design approach. DK's unique combination of words and visuals, put together to amazing effect, gives unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics.
For both print and digital products, we have a reputation for design creativity. Travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, food, and parenting are all covered in our adult collection. DK's large children's list contains a wealth of knowledge for kids, toddlers, and newborns. DK has an outstanding collection of licensing products, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books, and covers everything from animals and the human body to homework help and craft activities.
DK is the parent company of Alpha Books, which publishes the Idiot's Guides series, and Prima Games, which publishes video games, as well as Rough Guides, an award-winning travel publisher.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780593972113 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593972112 |
| Title | What's It Made Of? |
| Author | Dk |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Young Readers |
| Year published | 2025-10-28 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |