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by Melissa Stewart
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How Does It Happen? |
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Heinemann-Raintree, 2009
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for Grades 2-4
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ISBN 978-1-41093-457-4
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Purchase this book at your local independent bookseller or Amazon.com. |
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A combination of clear, simple text; well-captioned photos; and dynamic design introduce
young readers to the process of transforming sand into glass. |
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Research Notes |
| “Like most people, I don’t usually spend much time thinking about sand or the glass-making process.
Researching this book was a great opportunity to do just that. In the process, I learned all kinds of
interesting things. “Here’s my favorite fact: that parrotfish munch on coral to get at the tiny creatures inside. The coral breaks down in their digestive system, and brand new sand comes out ‘the other end.’ We have parrotfish to thank for many of the world’s sandy beaches.” |
| Reviews |
| “Information is clearly presented using a large font, diagrams, and photographs formatted to resemble Polaroid pictures. . . . This series does a first-rate job answering some important scientific questions.” |
| —School Library Journal |