Pencils

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

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 pencils
What are pencils made from?
Pencil design
From wood and graphite to pencils
Raw materials for pencils
Stage 1: Preparing the casing and core
Stage 2: Assembling the casing and core
Stage 3: Finishing the pencil
Packaging and distribution
Marketing and advertising
Production of pencils
Pencils and the environment
Questions to think about
Glossary
Index