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Everyday Things
Eliot Humberstone, Louise Nevett, Basil Arm, Malcolm English, Bob Hersey
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)Presents introductory information about a variety of topics, including weather, geology, biology, vehicles, transportation, technology, and food production.
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Everyday Things
E D C Publishing
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 1981)Picture information books to help answer young children's questions about the world around them
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The Secret of Everyday Things
Jean Henri Fabre
eBook (Yesterday's Classics, Dec. 3, 2010)Fascinating conversations with Uncle Paul reveal the mysteries behind the dyeing and weaving of cloth, the lighting and heating of homes, the processing involved in bringing oil, coffee, tea, spices, and other foodstuffs to the table, and the power of water in all its manifestations. Excellent as follow-on to The Story Book of Science. Suitable for ages 11 and up.
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The Secret of Everyday Things
Jean Henri Fabre, Florence Constable Bicknell
Paperback (Yesterday's Classics, Sept. 5, 2008)Fascinating conversations with Uncle Paul reveal the mysteries behind the dyeing and weaving of cloth, the lighting and heating of homes, the processing involved in bringing oil, coffee, tea, spices, and other foodstuffs to the table, and the power of water in all its manifestations. Excellent as follow-on to The Story Book of Science. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the text. Suitable for ages 11 and up.
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Everyday Things
DK Publishing
Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, March 15, 1993)Eight double-page spreads depict the inner workings of different kinds of everyday items--clocks, cameras, flashlights, and irons--next to pictures of the items in one piece in a fully illustrated series that explains how modern technology works. 20,000 first printing.
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With Everyday Things
Susie Brooks
Hardcover (Hachette Children's Group, Nov. 24, 2016)This beautifully designed series shows young artists how to use everyday materials to make inventive and eco-friendly art.
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The Magic of Everyday Things
Seymour Reit, Illustrated by June Goldsborough
Hardcover (Golden Press, Jan. 1, 1970)by Seymour Reit pictures by June Goldsborough This book gives kids a new way to look at everyday things . It helps them to learn how to explore with their imaginations and create fun ideas about things often taken for granted.
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Everyday Things
Chris Oxlade, Jeremy D. Pyke, Martyn Chillmaid
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, June 1, 1994)Examines the history, design, and technology of some items we use everyday, including scales, looms, clocks and watches, locks and keys, and furniture
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Everyday Things
Peter Turvey
Hardcover (The Watts Publishing Group, Oct. 27, 1994)Uses illustrations to "see inside" everyday objects. This book selects ten subjects and presents an in-depth view of their construction and workings. The illustrations include close-ups, magnifications and cutaways to provide new views of the subjects.
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Beauty In Everyday Things
Oliver Oyanadel
language (, June 19, 2017)A children's book, instilling empathy, manners, artistic and family appreciation.
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Art with Everyday Things
Susie Brooks
Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)Some of the best art projects can be made from simple supplies that are already lying around the house. This innovative book encourages readers to reuse and recycle by using easy-to-find supplies, such as coins, forks, and toilet paper rolls, to make stunning art. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide young artists, while colorful illustrations help them visualize what they are going to create. Readers will learn and use fun techniques, such as printing and stenciling, to create their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
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The A to Z of Everyday Things
Janice Weaver, Francis Blake
language (Tundra Books, July 10, 2012)• Why are Americans superstitious about two-dollar bills?• Why do we have twelve months in a year instead of ten, or six, or even twenty?• Why do we celebrate foolishness on the first day of April?• Why is yawning contagious?• Why is the number thirteen considered to be unlucky in so many different cultures?The A to Z of Everyday Things tells the surprising stories behind twenty-six seemingly ordinary objects and activities. From calendars and money to tulips and sideburns, this book uses commonplace items to explore the rich but often overlooked cultural history of our everyday lives. In the end, The A to Z of Everyday Things offers us a picture of modern life and how we got here in a funny, quirky, and highly readable form.