Material world: materials at the beach

Let’s explore the material world! Why is a milk bottle made of plastic? Why is a jumper made of wool? What’s the best material for a slippery slide? Take a closer look at the many materials around you, and discover what your world is made of in this interesting and informative series.

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Subject(s)Cross curricular, Design and technology, Materials and manufacturing
Author(s)William Anthony
Age5-7
Published2018
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Shelf reference372.358 MAT
ISN/ISBN9781786374479
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xfzac

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