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.
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.
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.
"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.