properties

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States of matter

Introduces children to the various states of matter, explaining the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, how they are measured, and what role they play in everyday life.

Mixtures and solutions

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

So?lido o li?quido?

Discusses solid and liquid matter using pictures and simple text.

Formas de la materia

Simple text and illustrations explore what matter is and the different forms it can have.

Melting and freezing

Explains how melting and freezing changes the forms of liquid and solids, what causes melting and freezing, and how water can exist as a liquid, solid, and gas.

Changing matter

Introduces the properties and states of matter and explains how matter affects our daily lives.

What do you know about states of matter?

Provides an introduction to states of matter and includes answers to twenty questions about them.

Heavy or light

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are heavy and things that are light, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.
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Is it hot or cold?

2012
Depicts familiar items that are hot and items that are cold to demonstrate the concept of temperature and the basic properties of matter.
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What's the matter with the three little pigs?

the fairy-tale physics of matter
2019
"What's the matter with the three little pigs? They're being tormented by a hungry wolf! And no matter what kind of matter they use to build their homes, it doesn't matter. The STEM-savvy, rhyme-loving wolf in this fractured fairy tale always seems to spoil the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions support the story's physics content"--Provided by publisher.

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