Book titled 'the stuff that stuff is made of' with illustrations on a brown background
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stuff-that-stuff-is-made-of Open book with illustrated pages on a brown background
stuff-that-stuff-is-made-of Book open to a page with illustrations of cacao fruits and leaves on a brown background
Book titled 'the stuff that stuff is made of' with illustrations on a brown background
stuff-that-stuff-is-made-of Open book showing illustrations and text on a brown background
stuff-that-stuff-is-made-of Open book with illustrated pages on a brown background
stuff-that-stuff-is-made-of Book open to a page with illustrations of cacao fruits and leaves on a brown background

The Stuff that Stuff is Made Of

Sale price$23.00
Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tires? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake
  • Suitable Ages: 7+
  • Dimensions: 12.5" L x 10" W x 0.25" H
  • Ships Immediately
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While gift wrapping is complimentary, we do charge a $1.00 donation benefitting 1% for the Planet

pickup available at Ardmore, PA Usually ready in 4 hours

The Stuff that Stuff is Made Of

Ardmore, PA

pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours

2 E. Lancaster Avenue
Floor 1
Ardmore PA 19003
United States

6106492909

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Gift Wrapping

We believe the presentation of the gift you've selected to give is as important as the gift itself, and is why our gift wrapping is always available (size permitting, of course).

Whether you purchase your gifts from us in our physical shoppe or here online, we want to ensure your gift is beautifully presented and ready to give. Above, you'll find the gift wrapping paper selection we currently offer (note, unless you specifically mention ribbon color in the "Notes" section of your Shopping Cart, we will choose the ribbon color for each item you'd like gift wrapped). 

While our gift wrap is complimentary, we do charge a $1 donation benefitting 1% For the Planet.

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.

gift wrapping

Gift Wrapping

We believe the presentation of the gift you've selected to give is as important as the gift itself, and is why our gift wrapping is always available (size permitting, of course).

Whether you purchase your gifts from us in our physical shoppe or here online, we want to ensure your gift is beautifully presented and ready to give. Above, you'll find the gift wrapping paper selection we currently offer (note, unless you specifically mention ribbon color in the "Notes" section of your Shopping Cart, we will choose the ribbon color for each item you'd like gift wrapped). 

While our gift wrap is complimentary, we do charge a $1 donation benefitting 1% For the Planet.

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.

Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tires? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious?

Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation.

Discover how:
-Dandelions can turn into tires
-Papyrus is pressed into paper
-Cacao becomes chocolate
-Baobab trees transform into rope
-Cotton is spun into banknotes
-Bamboo helps people as well as pandas
-And much more!

Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of 30 plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this beautiful one-of-a-kind family book. With 30 beautifully crafted stories throughout history and from all around the world, this book entwines plant science with human history and technology and is a beautiful botanical gift to explore and treasure for readers 7-70 years.

The Stuff that Stuff is Made Of measures 12.5" L x 10" W x 0.25" H

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