Hew, Screw, and Glue: How Stuff Is Made

by James Innes-Smith

Did you know: The sap from the Hevea brasiliensis species of tree is transformed into condoms Lipstick was originally made from crushed ants and carmine beetles Some perfumes come from the anal glands of beavers Mussel shells and corn cobs were commonly used as toilet paper Fish bones were once used as toothpaste Hew, Screw & Glue investigates 30 common household items and explores the step-by-step production process from development to packaging...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810982595
• ISBN13: 9780810982598
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary