Paper

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

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

Contents:
From raw materials to products
The history of paper
What is paper made from?
Paper design
From wood to paper
Raw materials for paper
Stage 1: Making pulp from wood
Stage 2: Making paper from pulp
Stage 3: Drying and finishing paper
Packaging and distribution
Marketing and advertising
Production of paper
Paper and the environment
Questions to think about
Glossary
Index