Plastics: Bags, Boats, Bottles, and Brushes cover

Plastics: Bags, Boats, Bottles, and Brushes

Author: Stevens, Beth Dvergsten

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.2
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 5127
Points per Word 0.000195
Page Count 40
Points per Page 0.025

Description

This book describes where plastic comes from and how it is made.

Quick Summary

Plastics: Bags, Boats, Bottles, and Brushes describes where plastic comes from and how it is made, taking readers through the entire manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products like bottles, bags, and brushes. The book covers scientific topics including polymer chemistry, oil refinement, and industrial manufacturing while exploring real-world applications that kids see every day. If your child enjoys educational STEM books like the "Who Would Win?" series or National Geographic Readers, they'll find this to be a great fit for learning about materials science. This book is ideal for fourth and fifth graders with a 5.2 AR level and 1.0 point value, making it perfect for kids who love hands-on science and want to understand the objects they use daily.