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How are books made?

From Mystery Doug

How are books made?
8 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How are books made?" -- and follows the clues. A book is written and edited, then printed in big machines, and finally the pages are folded, stacked, and bound together. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How are books made?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about book, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: book, print, bind.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How are books made?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

How are books made? — TV on a Rolling Cart