matter

Introduces students to the basic properties of atoms and molecules and examines the role they play in daily life.

Describes and gives examples of energy one can feel, see, and hear, and explains that all energy comes from matter.

Discusses the nature, constitution, properties, and behavior of matter in its various solid, liquid, and gaseous forms.

Explains the science of solids, liquids, and gases, discussing what they are, and looking at their various properties and characteristics. Includes a glossary.

". . . explore the definition of matter and the different states of matter, plus the stuff in our world that isn't matter, such as sound and light"--Back cover.

Make a simple refrigerator like pottery-maker Mohammed Bah Abba did that does not use electricity, or create little models of people out of ice like sculptor Nele Azevedo.

"The discoveries and works of . . . scientists, inventors, engineers, and artists are turned into hands-on projects. Directions and step-by-step photographs allow readers to recreate dozens of different experiments. Each project includes a summary of the applied science behind the discovery or work, as well as a profile of the creator who inspired it"--Provided by publisher.

Takes readers on an informational exploration of liquids found on an airplane during an overseas trip from London to San Francisco. Explores the science of the liquids encountered on the trip ranging from tea served during the flight to the volcanoes the plane travels over in Iceland. Includes diagrams, photographs, and resources for further information.

Introduces beginning readers to matter.

Brief text and photographs describe how matter changes and explain how scientists will find new ways to help our planet.