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Summary

The Secret of Everyday Things by Jean-Henri Fabre provides simple explanations for children about basic materials, their use and impacts. 
Contents:ThreadPinsNeedlesSilkWoolFlax and HempWeavingWoolen ClothMothsNaperyCalicoDyeing and PrintingDyestuffsHeat-ConductionHuman HabitationsClothingAshes—PotashSoapFireMatchesWood and CharcoalCoal and Coal-GasCombustionHeatingLighting Kerosene OilGlassIronRustTin-PlatingPotteryCoffeeSugarTeaChocolateSpicesSaltOlive OilDouble BoilerLittle PestsFliesThe Three States of MatterDistillationWaterVinegarThe Grist MillBreadOther Wheat ProductsStrange Uses of StarchRiceChestnutsCodfishAirImpure AirGermsThe AtmosphereEvaporationHumidity in the AtmosphereRainSnowIce PebblesThe Force of SteamSoundLight

Duration: about 9 hours (08:57:17)
Publishing date: 2017-12-31; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2017. Copyright Statment: —

• Young Readers