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A Hundred Thousand Whys: The Amazing Stories of Everyday Objects

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Why is glass transparent, but iron rusts? How are paper, fabric, and soap made? Where does electricity come from in the home—and why does a car even work?

You'll find answers to these and hundreds of other "whys" in M. Ilyin's book, "One Hundred Thousand Whys. Amazing Stories of Everyday Objects"—a fascinating discussion of the world of objects, materials, and human labor. The author demonstrates that behind every ordinary thing lies a story of discovery and understandable laws of nature: just take a closer look, and everyday life turns into science.

In the book:
- How are glass, paper, metal, and other materials obtained from raw materials?
- Why are some substances hard, others flexible, others brittle or transparent?
- How do simple mechanisms work, and what makes a device "convenient" and reliable?
- Why are electricity and energy needed—and how do they help people?
- How can we learn to ask precise questions and understand the structure of the things around us?

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