This little volume from the How It Is Made series takes a closer look at candles. The book's design is straightforward. Each spread features an illustration on the right, facing a page with two to four short sentences on an aspect of the topic. A brief introduction to candle history leads into eight spreads presenting the parts of a candle and two methods of making them: dipping wicks in hot wax repeatedly or pouring melted wax into molds. The focus on short, simple sentences introducing materials and processes leads to clarity in the text. While more pictures showing the two candle-making processes would have been helpful, the photos appearing in the book are well chosen. A useful book for beginning readers and younger kids who are curious about candles.