Science alive!

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.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe how magnets work, how they are used, and why some things are magnetic and others are not.

An introduction to the science of electricity, explaining what it is, how it is made, how electrical circuits work, and how electricity is used, and including investigations and experiments.

Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of the Earth, the weather and the seasons, and the stars and planets. Includes instructions for simple projects and experiments and a glossary of terms.

Discusses the states of matter: solid, gas, liquid; and the way materials combine, change, and are used. Includes some 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.

Simple experiments help explain the properties of materials, such as absorption and buoyancy, and how they work in engineering and construction.

Uses simple experiments to demonstrate the properties of air including air pressure and expansion, how flight is achieved, and how rust is produced.

Presents activities that demonstrate how electricity works in our everyday lives. History boxes feature the scientists who made significant discoveries in the field of electricity.