The Secret of Everyday Things: Informal Talks with the Children (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jean Henry Fabre

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266154913 ISBN 13: 9780266154914

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Unlock the hidden story behind everyday things.

Explore how common items like cotton fabrics, pins, tea, and chocolate are made, and discover the science behind light and sound that helps us see and hear the world.

This edition gathers a series of informal talks that illuminate how things grow, are manufactured, and used in daily life. It blends practical history with simple explanations, inviting readers to notice the processes behind familiar objects and the ideas that connect them.

• Learn how large factories turn raw cotton into thread and fabric with machines that work with astonishing precision.
• See how small parts like pins and needles are created from brass and metal through careful steps.
• Understand what gives everyday treats like tea and chocolate their flavor, color, and texture.
• Explore early science concepts about light, sound, and how we perceive the world around us.

Ideal for curious readers who enjoy clear, approachable explanations of how everyday things work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266154913
• ISBN 13: 9780266154914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 393