Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers in kindergarten through third grade to the concept of gravity, explaining what it is and how it impacts the world around them.
Presents a definition of matter as anything that takes up space, discusses the qualities of solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas, looks at how matter can change from one state to another, and includes resources for further study.
Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating science fair projects based on matter and energy, featuring a review of the scientific process, and describing nine inexpensive projects for all ability levels, each with a list of resources and extension ideas.
Explores the history and development of atomic theory from Democritus to Einstein and the present, presenting physics and chemistry experiments done by famous scientists and discussing nuclear power, fusion, and fission.