Wax to Crayon
From the Series Beginning to End
Kids all around the world enjoy using crayons to make art. But how are crayons made? Engaging text combines with fascinating factory images to explore the materials, machines, and molds needed to make wax into crayons. Features map where crayons are made, highlight crayon stats, and show off needed machines. A full-page feature shows the steps to make crayons in one place. Readers will have a new appreciation for their favorite coloring tool!
| 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: Wax to Crayon
“Wax to Crayon” takes students on a journey to discover how colorless wax is transformed into one of their favorite school supplies! Reading this book is like taking a field trip to a crayon factory, where students can explore the fascinating machines involved in the 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.
