What if there were no glass? -- Nature's glass -- Before we made glass -- A new material -- Making glass -- Clearly useful -- Making it safe -- Reflectors -- Light benders -- Building with glass -- Glass art -- The future of glass.
Summary:
Presents a brief history glass and examines some of its many uses, including in mirrors, lightbulbs, food storage, and electronic gadgets.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.