matter

Offers a brief description of the science of matter and its three forms.

Presents an introduction to matter, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on what it is and how it behaves in the world around us.

Discusses the nature, constitution, properties, and behavior of matter in its various solid, liquid, and gaseous forms. With hands-on activities.

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.

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.

An introduction to the properties of matter, discussing solids, liquids, and gases.

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.

Uses everyday examples, such as a baseball and a beach ball, to demonstrate the contrast between hard and soft objects.