An introduction to such materials as wood, rubber, coal, oil, and plastics, describing their characteristics and usefulness. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.
An introduction to such materials as glass, wood, paper, plastic, and fabric; and provides step-by-step instructions for simple experiments to determine the material's characteristics and usefulness.
Provides a scientific investigation of temperature, explaining how it is measured, its effects on weather, and its impact on states of matter. Includes related experiments.