Explains how everything on Earth can be grouped into four states of matter and how matter can change from one state to another by applying heat or pressure. Includes related activities.
An introduction to atoms that provides information on chemical laws and properties, atomic rays, particles, and radiation, atomic models, quantum physics, subatomic particles, and other related topics.
Provides an overview of the properties of matter and helps students develop their research and critical thinking skills through interactive lessons and easy-to-follow text.
Explains several physical principles of matter, such as the behavior of liquids and the effects of cooling, providing color photos and diagrams, text boxes on notable physicists, and projects that require only everyday objects, as well as a glossary and a further reading list.
"An examination of the science behind the astronomical phenomena known as black holes, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research" "--Provided by publisher.
Explains what density is, using examples from a birthday party--such as a room filling with people, a floating balloon, and the bubbles in a cup of soda--to illustrate the concept.