What's It Made Of?. Our Amazing Material World - 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 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:

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.