Makers of Many Things
How are friction matches made? How do rags and trees become paper? Who makes the dishes on our tables? Published in 1916, this children's book explains the origins of everyday items in an entertaining and informative way. There are plenty of illustrations, so please feel free to read along with the online etext: Makers of Many Things. (Summary by Kara)
Genre(s): Reference
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | 01 Preface and The Little Friction Match | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:08:39 |
| Play 02 | 02 About India Rubber | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:13:55 |
| Play 03 | 03 "Kid" Gloves | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:11:47 |
| Play 04 | 04 How Rags and Trees become Paper | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:18:29 |
| Play 05 | 05 How Books are Made | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:13:33 |
| Play 06 | 06 From Goose Quills to Fountain Pens and Lead Pencils | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:14:12 |
| Play 07 | 07 The Dishes on Our Tables | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:12:23 |
| Play 08 | 08 How the Wheels of a Watch go Around | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:13:01 |
| Play 09 | 09 The Making of Shoes | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:12:13 |
| Play 10 | 10 In the Cotton Mill | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:14:46 |
| Play 11 | 11 Silkworms and their Work | Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
00:14:41 |