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100 1 _aTappan, Eva March,
_d1854-1930
245 1 0 _aMakers of Many Things
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-04-21
505 0 _aThe little friction match -- About india rubber -- "Kid" gloves -- How rags and trees become paper -- How books are made -- From goose quill to fountain pens and lead pencils -- The dishes on our tables -- How the wheels of a watch go around -- The making of shoes -- In the cotton mill -- Silkworms and their work.
508 _aProduced by C. St. Charleskindt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Makers of Many Things" by Eva March Tappan is a children’s educational book written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a series aimed at informing young readers about the processes involved in the manufacturing of common items. The book explores the intricacies of industrial production, illustrating how everyday objects are made and emphasizing the value of understanding these processes in relation to modern life and invention. The opening of "Makers of Many Things" introduces the topic of the friction match, recounting a personal anecdote that highlights its significance in providing warmth and comfort. Tappan explains the historical evolution of matches, detailing the various types used before the invention of the modern safety match, which is described as both reliable and safe. The chapter delves into the manufacturing process, breaking down the precise steps involved in producing matches, from selecting quality wood to the intricate chemical processes that ensure their efficiency. With a focus on practical knowledge, the author seeks to educate children about the dependence on industrial contributions in their everyday lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManufactures
653 _aReaders
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28569
999 _c69477
_d69477