Bounce

Bounce! A Scientific History of Rubber By: Sarah Albee / Illustrated by: Eileen Ryan Ewen Ever wondered what makes rubber bounce? With sidebars, graphics, fun facts, and more, the history of rubber reveals plenty of fascinating secrets and surprises. Elementary school readers will discover that early balls didn't bounce; that people in the rainforest made waterproof gear from rubber thousands of years before Europeans got into the act; and that sneakers, bicycles, and cars created demand for more and more rubber! Back matter includes a time line and a bit about the complicated implications of harvesting rubber. If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: Whoosh!Flip! [TABS] Look Inside Downloadables Download the Cover Download the Activity Kit Author & Illustrator Sarah Albee, author Sarah Albee is the New York Times best-selling author of more than 100 books for kids, including Troublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done and Accidental Archaeo