materials

Photographs as well as text introduce a variety of materials such as wool, glass, and paper.

Presents a wide variety of experiments and activities students can do at home that demonstrate physical properties, such as cleaning dirt off of coins with soda or making crystals by dissolving them in patterns.

" ... Explore the world of materials with clear text, real-world examples and ... step-by-step experiments. This book brings materials science to life, explaining the concepts and encouraging children to be hands-on scientists"--Provided by publisher.

Provides questions and answers focused on materials, their properties, and their different uses. Includes instructions for three experiments.

"Leo teaches his cat Pallas all about different materials by applying his knowledge of science to their stone age world. Engaging illustrations and stories provide a fun introduction to science concepts, including the use of metals, concrete, crystals, melting points, combustion, and more. Information boxes accompany each story to explore real applications of materials in the natural and designed world."--Provided by publisher.

Explains how scientists study materials at the microscopic level and then use that knowledge to create supermaterials.

Readers will become masters of science using objects found in their everyday lives to conduct experiments with matter and materials. They are introduced to the essential concepts of matter and material, then asked to use their knowledge through age-appropriate and fun experiments. Each experiment comes with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos, as well as helpful hints and safety reminders. A question-and-answer feature is found on every spread, and a quiz at the end of the book tests readers’ knowledge.

"This book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different materials. Instead of explaining in words alone how materials look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches children what natural materials are used to make common objects they might find around the house, including clothes, computers, soda cans, and furniture.