Sand to Glass
From the Series Beginning to End
From mines to factories, sand undergoes a lengthy process before it becomes glass. In this low-level title, leveled text and engaging mine and factory photos combine to help readers explore the sand to glass process. Features map the country that makes the most glass, show how much sand is mined each year, and more. A full-page feature highlights the process in one place. This fascinating book is sure to interest beginning readers!
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2023-08-01 |
Reviews
South Sound Book Review Council Review of Beginning to End: Sand to Glass
“Sand to Glass” is a journey through a glass factory, where students can see the fascinating machines and equipment used in the glass making process. Part of a series that explains how everyday items are made, this book features photographs that vividly illustrate each step, making it both educational and enjoyable for students.
The book includes several helpful text features, such as a table of contents, headings, labels, bold words, a glossary, a map, and an index. It’s designed for primary students, with just 1-3 short sentences on each page.
This book is an excellent tool for teaching students about processes. On page 19, it provides a simple diagram that recaps each step, making it easy to understand.
I recommend adding this book to your library collection.
Educator Review of Beginning to End
In this series, the reader learns the steps of producing something from the beginning to the end. These non-fiction books are important for readers to better understand how things we have in everyday life are created through processes (i.e. glass, apple juice, electricity, and crayons). These non-fiction books include numerous non-fiction text features to support the reader in understanding the important facts in the book. Some non-fiction text features included in each book are engaging photographs, a table of contents, labels, headings, bold-faced words, a diagram, a glossary, and an index. These books are a great introduction to students for understanding the steps in producing things.
