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Transformed

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CDs start out as sand. Blackboard chalk comes from tiny sea creatures. The objects all around us — every single product in the world — is made from elements found in nature. Discover how nature is transformed into more than 60 things we eat, drink, play with, wear or use every day. #Technology changes constantly, but the stages raw materials go through to become finished objects remain much the same. On every page of this big book, these processes are described and illustrated step by step. The text and artwork combine playfulness with encyclopedic attention to detail. #This unique and fascinating book will inform and entertain every step of the way. Includes a glossary, index and further resources to help children, parents and teachers.

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CDs start out as sand. Blackboard chalk comes from tiny sea creatures. The objects all around us — every single product in the world — is made from elements found in nature. Discover how nature is transformed into more than 60 things we eat, drink, play with, wear or use every day. #Technology changes constantly, but the stages raw materials go through to become finished objects remain much the same. On every page of this big book, these processes are described and illustrated step by step. The text and artwork combine playfulness with encyclopedic attention to detail. #This unique and fascinating book will inform and entertain every step of the way. Includes a glossary, index and further resources to help children, parents and teachers.

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Curriculum

InventionsMaterials

Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 1080L

  • guided reading
  • S

  • guided reading grade level
  • 4/5

  • lexile code
  • Illustrated Guide

  • accelerated reader interest lvl
  • MG

  • accelerated reader reading level
  • 7.5

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Reviews

"[F]ascinating picture of modern manufacturing"

Booklinks, 01/01/2006

"[L]ively presentation."

School Library Journal, 01/01/2006

"Transformed provides illuminating answers to the questions that children ask and that adults forget they've wondered."

ForeWord, 01/12/2005

"A jaunty and enthusiastic foray into how stuff is made."

Booklist, 01/10/2005

Awards

  • 2008 - Red Cedar Book Award, Canadian Toy Testing Council, Winner

  • 2007 - Alberta Children’s Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed

  • 2007 - Great Book of the Year, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

  • 2006 - Independant Publisher Book Award, , Short-listed

  • 2006 - Information Book Award, , Short-listed

  • 2006 - Norma Fleck Award, , Winner

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