They say the technology for making flutes out of ivory is much more complex than for making one out of bone.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

People did not object to making young children work long hours, in places that had bad air and bad light.

VOA: special.2010.08.01

In one part of the state of Oaxaca, potters have been making black clay containers in the same way for centuries.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

Join us again next week for THE MAKING OF A NATION an American history series in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

The earliest process of making paper was done almost five thousand years ago in Egypt and the Nile Valley.

VOA: special.2009.07.06

The other big problem with using human blood for making these blood agar plates is that they're actually not accurate."

VOA: special.2009.08.03

We need to do a much better job of making sure that what's in those vending machines is very consistent.

VOA: special.2010.03.17

She says their latest findings should settle any question about the value of making sure every pregnant woman receives iron supplements.

VOA: special.2011.01.05

In a half-hour news conference, he admitted making what he called "some incredibly bad decisions" that "hurt so many people."

VOA: special.2010.04.10

He knows that his life depends on his success in making a fire to warm himself and dry his clothes.

VOA: special.2010.05.21

Play it by ear also means to decide what to do at the last minute instead of making detailed plans.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

He was right. The trial of Andrew Johnson was an important turning point in the making of the American nation.

VOA: special.2010.01.28

Join us again next week for THE MAKING OF A NATION -- an American history series in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.06.03

"Young people need to be given the opportunity to really feel like they are making a difference in the world.

VOA: special.2009.07.01