Jan 1970 · B. F. Goodrich · 0.00 FREE
A whimsical deep dive into the history of rubber, this 1970 freebie from B. F. Goodrich presents a fictionalized take on Christopher Columbus’s supposed discovery of rubber, framed as the first European to learn about it. With all art and writing credited to Johnstone & Cushing, the story blends educational detail with playful storytelling, tracing the journey of rubber from its origins to its global cultivation in Ceylon and Southeast Asia. The cover, also by Johnstone & Cushing, complements the theme with a vintage, illustrative flair.
Contains 23 stories
Christopher Columbus First European to Learn About "Rubber"
0.67 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Biography, History, Math & Science
Christopher Columbus
How It Got the Name "Rubber"
0.33 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
Joseph Priestly
Waterproof Shoes Were One of the First Useful Articles Made of Rubber
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
French explorerFrench scientistsVulcan
1870 Dr. B. F. Goodrich Establishes First Rubber Plant in Akron
2 pp · Humor, Advocacy, Biography, History, Math & Science
B. F. GoodrichAkron business leader
In 1870, B. F. Goodrich sets his sights on Akron, where he establishes the first rubber plant west of the Atlantic seaboard, transforming the small city into a global hub of rubber production. With the help of a local business leader, he lays the foundation for an industry that will shape transportation and manufacturing for decades to come.
The Automobile Enters the Picture
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
motorists
The Laboratory Meets the Challenge
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
a chemist
Untitled Non-Fiction story
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Biography, History, Math & Science
Sir Henry WickhamCeylonese rubber workers
In the early 20th century, Sir Henry Wickham’s efforts to transport rubber tree seeds from Brazil set off a global transformation, leading to the establishment of vast plantations across Ceylon and Southeast Asia. The story traces the journey of rubber from Kew Gardens to Ceylonese soil, where the labor of Ceylonese rubber workers helped fuel an industrial boom.
Manufacture of Rubber Starts With the Right "Compound"
3 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
a scientista millmanMichael FaradayDr. Waldo L. SemonJohn L. CollyerU.S. Senators
December 7, 1941
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
How American-Made Rubber is Produced
2.5 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
scientistsrubber-plant workers
Then Came Aggression in Korea!
0.5 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
a tank commander
BFG Tubeless Tires Made History!
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
Goodrich develops the tubeless tire in 1947, improving automobile safety.
How a Tire is Made
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
tire plant workers
What's New in Rubber...
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
a scientist
Rubber in Automotive Transportation
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
Rubber in Transportation
3 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
a farmerthe police
Rubber Footwear of Many Types
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
an industrial workera tennis playera huntera fishermanparentskids
Rubber Helps Industry Do Unusual Things
2 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
a swimmerworkers
Rubber in Our Daily Lives
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
homeowners
Koroseal... Miracle Synthetic of a Thousand Uses
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
a babychildrena mothera maid
B. F. Goodrich Famous Firsts
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, History, Math & Science
a chemistfamily
Research Leads the Way
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
a chemist
Rubber Answers the Challenge of Space!
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy, Math & Science
Mercury Astronaut
