Long, long ago, people figured out they could shape clay into useful and beautiful objects. These objects are called pottery. The art of making pottery is more than 25,000 years old, but the development of technology has changed how pottery is made today. Readers will be fascinated by the carefully researched information in this appealing, at-level look at pottery's history from prehistory to modern times. Historical photographs complement the text, which encourages readers to appreciate human ingenuity and artistry.