properties

Discusses the nature, constitution, properties, and behavior of matter in its various solid, liquid, and gaseous forms.

Guides readers through the basics of solids, as well as how it can change from one state to another.

Guides readers through the basics of liquids, as well as how it can change from one state to another.

Guides readers through the basics of gases, as well as how it can change from one state to another.

Examines the elements that make up the physical world and the properties and behavior of different kinds of matter.

Introduces young readers to the changing nature of different materials and the processes that make them change, and includes a story about a forest fire.

Defines the three states of matter; describes the properties of water, gases, and solids; explains how changes of state occur; and presents related experiments that can be done at home. Also includes the periodic table and charts of common elements and chemicals.

A color-illustrated introduction to the states of matter that discusses melting and freezing, boiling and evaporation, electric plasma, and other related topics, and includes instructions for experiments, a glossary, and a further-reading list.

Introduces students to mixtures and solutions, discussing matter, elements, properties, ions, compounds, alloys, colloids, and other related topics.

Examines the elements that make up the physical world and the properties and behavior of different kinds of matter.