Knives and Forks

This informative book examines how raw materials are turned into knives and forks 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 knives and forks
When were knives and forks invented and whom by?
Design
Environmental aspects of manufacturing
Raw materials and where in the world they come from
Which countries manufacture and export knives and forks

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 knives and forks
What are knives and forks made from?
Knife and fork design
From metal to knives and forks
Raw materials for knives and forks
Stage 1: Making stainless steel
Stage 2: Forging and shaping knives and forks
Stage 3: Cutling and finishing knives and forks
Packaging and distribution
Marketing and advertising
Production of knives and forks
Knives and forks and the environment
Questions to think about
Glossary
Index