1. The Invention of Paper
Paper was a great invention from Ancient china. We use paper today in our daily life many ways.

2. Invention
Paper was invented in China by Cai Lun in 105 AD. It was one of the one of the four greatest inventions of the Chinese. He was looking for a device to record events and important things.

3. How it is made
Paper can be made from a variety of materials ranging from tree bark, hemp, rags, etc. Cai Lun made paper by mixing finely chopped mulberry bark and hemp rags with water, mashing it till it was flat, and then pressing out the water and letting it dry in the sun.

4. How Paper was used in Ancient China
Paper was mainly used for writing on. They would write on it with a black rock. After a couple years of using paper, people then used it to draw, make clothes, make paper kites, umbrellas, books, and paper fans.

5. How Paper is used Today in Modern Day America
Paper is a big part of America. We use paper to draw pictures, write stories, do homework on, and many other ways.