Cover of Makers of Many Things

Makers of Many Things

by Eva March Tappan

Chapter 1 of 11 01 Preface and The Little Friction Match

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2 h 28 min
Language
English
Read by
Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

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How are friction matches made? How do rags and trees become paper? Who makes the dishes on our tables? Published in 1916, this children's book explains the origins of everyday items in an entertaining and informative way. There are plenty of illustrations, so please feel free to read along with the online etext: Makers of Many Things. (Summary by Kara)