Pipe (smoke) facts for kids
A pipe is a special tool that people use to smoke tobacco. When someone smokes a pipe, they usually don't breathe the smoke into their lungs. Instead, they let the smoke stay in their mouth and then breathe it out. It's important to know that smoking a pipe is not a healthy choice, just like smoking cigarettes is not healthy.
Different Kinds of Pipes
People use tobacco pipes to smoke tobacco. In some countries, especially in the Middle East, people use water pipes. These pipes cool the smoke by passing it through water before it is inhaled.
Throughout history and in different cultures, pipes have been made from many materials.
- Native American tobacco pipes often had two parts: a bowl made of stone and a stem made of wood.
- Japanese "kiseru" pipes usually have a metal bowl and mouthpiece, with a wooden stem in the middle.
- Arabian "midwakh" pipes can be made from various materials.
- In Europe, tobacco pipes have been crafted from clay, wood from tree roots, a special stone called meerschaum, or even dried corn cobs.
The History of Pipes
Pipes were first used by Native Americans. They were often part of religious ceremonies. When people from England came to North America, they learned about pipe smoking and enjoyed it. They then sent tobacco back to England, which helped spread the use of pipes.
Images for kids
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This painting from the 1600s shows a person lighting a pipe.
