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Materials Technology is a nonfiction book for middle grade readers that explains the fundamental concepts of material science, including the states of matter and the properties that determine how materials are used. It examines various material processes and the technology employed to manufacture, shape, and modify materials, highlighting applications across industries and discussing emerging developments such as nanorobots. The text is organized as a factual resource, presenting information without narrative characters or plot.
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Snedden turns the ordinary world of objects into an extraordinary exploration of the science hiding in plain sight all around us. Kids discover mind-bending facts about how materials behave, why some things bend while others break, and how scientists invent totally new substances that seem impossible. If your kid loves the hands-on experiments and discovery in "National Geographic Kids: Everything Engineering," they'll be hooked on this material science adventure. Perfect for curious kids in grades 4 through 6 who constantly ask "how does that work?" and want to understand the hidden technology in everyday objects.