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Bounce!: A Scientific History of Rubber
By Sarah Albee
Illustrators
Illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen
Edition
By Sarah Albee
Hardcover edition
Publisher Charlesbridge Imprint Charlesbridge ISBN9781623543792
Bounce!: A Scientific History of Rubber
21.24
In stock
SKU
9781623543792J
Ever wondered what makes rubber bounce? Or why it's stretchy? And WHY is rubber so . . . rubbery?! Learn the facinating science and history behind this ubiquitous material!
With sidebars, graphics, fun facts, and more, the history of rubber reveals plenty of fascinating secrets and surprises. Elementary school readers will discover that early balls didn't bounce; that people in the rainforest made waterproof gear from rubber thousands of years before Europeans got into the act; and that sneakers, bicycles, and cars created demand for more and more rubber!
Back matter includes a time line and a bit about the complicated implications of harvesting rubber.
With sidebars, graphics, fun facts, and more, the history of rubber reveals plenty of fascinating secrets and surprises. Elementary school readers will discover that early balls didn't bounce; that people in the rainforest made waterproof gear from rubber thousands of years before Europeans got into the act; and that sneakers, bicycles, and cars created demand for more and more rubber!
Back matter includes a time line and a bit about the complicated implications of harvesting rubber.
"A Note about Names." Author's note. Time line. Selected bibliography. Quotation sources. Full-color illustrations were created using pen and ink, and watercolor.
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