"Describes what life would be like without glass."-- Provided by publisher. Presents a brief history glass and examines some of its many uses, including in mirrors, lightbulbs, food storage, and electronic gadgets.

Includes index.

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.