Mix It, Make It, Build It An Introduction to Materials from Metal to Wood

Crack open concrete and split apart wood in this compendium of the materials found and created on planet Earth.

Have you ever wondered what makes concrete strong but smooth? Why would you build a skyscraper out of steel, but not plastic? All materials are useful, it just depends on how you use them. Brittle, strong, bendy, or soft, the world around us is made up of many amazing resources that we use in our everyday lives.

This nonfiction guide to raw materials is broken up into short, digestible chapters, complete with vibrant illustrations, amazing facts, and a focus on sustainability. Learn about everything from concrete to ceramics, and try your hand at some fun activities including making your own wooden robot and a fuzzy felt friend.

Ben Elcomb started his career working in television production and worked on many popular shows such as Britain's Got Talent and ITV's This Morning. He started writing scripts for CBeebies and has gone on to write fiction and non-fiction for children, including Roald Dahl's James's Giant Bug Book.