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Erosion

changing Earth's surface
2007
Simple text and illustrations explain the different types of erosion and ways to prevent it.

Rocks

hard, soft, smooth, and rough
2003
Provides information about different types of rocks and where they are found, and explains what can be learned from the study of rocks. Includes an identification chart, and activities.

Matter

see it, touch it, taste it, smell it
2004
Provides information about matter, explaining what it is, describing the three different kinds of matter, and looking at how it changes from one form to another. Includes fun facts, an activity, and a glossary.

Amazing sound

2008
Explains how sound moves, describing vibration and differences between loud and quiet, low and high, and near and far sounds; discusses different kinds of sounds, including echoes and music; and presents a hands-on activity.

Amazing materials

2008
Describes properties of the different states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas; discusses different materials, including wood and paper, glass, plastic, and cloth, as well as recycling; and includes a hands-on activity.

Amazing light

2008
Explores aspects of light, color, and the way people see, discussing rainbows, reflection, and other topics, and includes a hands-on activity.

Amazing electricity

2008
Explores electricity sources, ways in which electricity is used, and how it works, discussing circuits, batteries, and other topics, and includes a hands-on activity.

Quicksand and other earthly wonders

1989
Presents "astonishing" features of our planet such as geysers, caves, salt lakes, peat bogs, carnivorous plants, creeping swamps, and autumn colors.

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