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Description
"Pencils" is an informational book that explores how pencils are manufactured, covering the production process from raw materials to the finished writing instrument. The book is written by Rachel Lynette and John Willis at a reading level suitable for grades K-3. As a media-enhanced book, it includes an access code for supplemental online content. The topic focuses on the industrial process of pencil making.
Quick Summary
Pencils takes kids on an amazing factory adventure, revealing the surprising journey from raw wood and graphite to the yellow pencils they hold in their hands every day. Little readers will marvel at how cedar logs transform into perfectly sharpened writing tools, discovering fun facts about why pencils are yellow, how erasers get attached, and the quirky history behind that pink eraser tip. If your kid loves the "How It's Made" TV show or enjoys the Magic School Bus's behind-the-scenes learning, they'll be totally hooked on seeing everyday objects in a whole new way. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who love hands-on learning and are curious about how things work.