Plates and Mugs

This informative book examines how raw materials are turned into plates and mugs through mass or small scale production. It follows production from the raw materials to the finished product in a 3-stage flowchart.
The book includes:

A snapshot history of plates and mugs
When were plates and mugs invented and whom by?
Design
Environmental aspects of manufacturing
Raw materials and where in the world they come from
Which countries manufacture and export plates and mugs

Visual text features:
Flowcharts
Map of the world
Timeline
Labeled photos
Tables

Fun text features:
Q and A
Guess what? -unusual and strange facts

Contents:
From raw materials to products
The history of mugs and plates
What are mugs and plates made from?
Mug and plate design
From clay to mugs and plates
Raw materials for mugs and plates
Stage 1: Mining and preparing the clay and glazes
Stage 2: Shaping the pottery
Stage 3: Glazing and firing
Packaging and distribution
Marketing and advertising
Production of mugs and plates
Mugs and plates and the environment
Questions to think about
Glossary
Index