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"Meteoric collisions, volcanic eruptions, lightning strikes. Three catastrophes, all capable of producing glass: the stuff we use to protect us from the elements, send images, store energy, help with everyday tasks, and make medical and scientific progress possible. With the help of human ingenuity,...

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Main Author: Theule, Larissa (Author)
Other Authors: Tentler-Krylov, Victoria (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2026.
Subjects:
Earth sciences > Juvenile nonfiction.
History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Science > Juvenile nonfiction.
Glass > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Technological innovations > Juvenile nonfiction.
Glass > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:"Meteoric collisions, volcanic eruptions, lightning strikes. Three catastrophes, all capable of producing glass: the stuff we use to protect us from the elements, send images, store energy, help with everyday tasks, and make medical and scientific progress possible. With the help of human ingenuity, glass has evolved from its lumpy natural origins to a refined wonder that helps humankind see into the farthest reaches of outer space and the smallest particles of life on earth. Glass is all around us and is one of the most versatile - and sparkling - marvels of the material world, still changing the way we build, the way we think, the way we see!"
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781536225839
1536225835
Author Notes:Larissa Theule is the author of several books for children, including the first book in the Material Marvels series, Concrete: From the Ground Up . She is also the author of Kafka and the Doll , illustrated by Rebecca Green, and A Way with Wild Things , illustrated by Sara Palacios. She was inspired to write about the history of materials science because she believes that tracking the course of human innovation can help guide us to where we're going next. Having lived in many different parts of the world throughout her life, Larissa Theule now lives in Southern California with her family and dog.

Victoria Tentler-Krylov is a trained architect turned children's book author and illustrator, as well as an editorial illustrator. She grew up in Russia and studied architecture and urban design in New York City. She has illustrated several children's books, including Love Is Hard Work: The Art and Heart of Corita Kent by Dan Paley; Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place, the Nation's First Shelter for Women by Christine McDonnell; and I'm Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People by Anne Broyles. Her author-illustrator projects include Building Zaha: The Story of Architect Zaha Hadid and The High Line: A Park to Look Up To . She has created three covers for the New Yorker . Victoria Tentler-Krylov lives just outside New York City with her family.

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