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2) Metals
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Discusses how metals are created, extracted, and worked and looks at the uses of metal in the past, present, and future, including artificially produced metal and metal from outer space.
3) Wood
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Explores the many uses of wood, from paper and cloth to chemicals to works of art, discussing how wood is processed for these different purposes and how we can help protect this valuable resource.
4) Textiles
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Discusses various natural and artificial fibers that are used to produce cloth, and examines processes used to transform those fibers into clothing, household items, and technological devices.
5) Plastics
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Discusses oil as a source for plastics, the importance of recycling, and possible uses for plastics in the future.
6) Glass
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Discusses the unusual nature of glass, how it is made, and the many uses to which it has been put, from fine art to industrial applications, throughout history.