The story of paper
is a simple introduction to
paper
, explaining where it comes from and how it is
made
. Short, simple chapters describe trees and different types of wood and take the reader through the process of making paper, from planting trees to the finished product. The book includes sections on the difference between natural forests and commercial plantations, and the main types of trees used to
produce paper
.
This book is one of the seven books in the
Made in South Africa
series, by ex-school teacher turned non-fiction author
Lynn Barnes
. The books are aimed at younger readers and are divided into short chapters with full-colour photos and illustrations. The language is clear and accessible for both first- and second-language learners. A word help section explains more difficult terms that are relevant to the particular topic. These informative books provide excellent resource material for school projects and assignments. They are ideal for schools, libraries, home-schooling and children with enquiring minds.
The 7 books in the
series are:
The story of rooibos tea
The story of shweshwe
The story of biltong
The story of potjiekos
The story of wine
The story of feather dusters.
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