"Fun Facts supply other bits of information, and full-color photographs show factory employees at work."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20011101)
"A wealth of photos are exhibited to illustrate various equipment, personnel and activities. Recommended to update or to extend elementary, middle school or public libraries."
-- Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee (November 2001) (Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee 20020901)
"A wealth of photos are exhibited to illustrate various equipment, personnel and activities. Recommended to update or to extend elementary, middle school or public libraries."
-- Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee (November 2001) (UNKNOWN )
"Fun Facts supply other bits of information, and full color photographs show factory employees at work."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal )
Product Description
Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series.
You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product.
As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking!
By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes:
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index