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Learn about materials by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important! This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet Wood, who has been used throughout history to build things so must be the MOST important material. But, Paper, Concrete, Plastic and many other characters are sure they are much more useful. So which material really matters most? What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important. Titles in the series: Body Bits / Energy and Power / Gravity and other Forces / Materials / Plant Parts / The Sun, the Moon and the Planets

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Author:   Paul Mason ,  Nigel Baines
Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:   Wayland
Dimensions:   Width: 21.40cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.20cm
Weight:   0.350kg
ISBN:  

9781526324450

ISBN 10:   1526324458
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   11 July 2024
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children's (6-12) ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1: Which material matters most? 1: Wood: Material from trees 1: Paper: Endlessly useful 1: Rock: Material from the earth 1: Concrete: Rock you can pour 1: Plastic: The shapeshifting material 1: Wool: Material from nature 1: Human-made fabric: Material from chemicals 1: Glass: See-through sand? 1: Hard metal: The strongest material? 1: Soft metal: Metal you can shape 1: Rubber: Soft and stretchy 1: And the winner is ... 1: Glossary 1: Materials and the environment

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Paul Mason (Author) Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy. Nigel Baines (Illustrator) Nigel Baines is an experienced illustrator and book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel.

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