Emphasizes current technology in providing information on the invention, manufacturing, and future uses of thirty common high-interest products.

"Can you tell the difference between natural and man-made objects? Beginning readers will discover these differences and more in Natural or Man-Made, a Science Kids book. This is an AV² media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more."--P. [4] of cover.

Describes the origins of and materials used in making a variety of objects, including paint, wool, glass, and plastics.

"Trees give us yummy apples but also help us build houses. One of these is natural, the other man-made. Can you identify the natural resource? In this edition of The Compare and Contrast Book series, we investigate common items around us and how natural materials are made into tools, toys, and even electricity. After exploring dozens of photos, readers will be a pro at identifying ways we use natural resources from plants, animals, and elements below...