materials

An introduction to materials science, looking at the technology used to make different materials or to shape natural materials into usable forms, discussing the science of superconductors, polymers, alloys, ceramics, and glass, and looking at materials used in food, medicines, on the farm, in space, and in the microworld.

Uses simple text and photographs to describe the differences of smooth and rough.

Uses simple text and photographs to describe the differences between shiny and dull.

Examines the different ways we can heat materials and how heat can change materials. Discusses the boiling and melting points of different materials, how we can increase the temperature of materials, and how heating can change a material's properties forever.

Uses simple texts and photographs to explain for young readers the different ways various materials can be cooled. Includes fact-boxes and investigative exercises for hands-on experiments.

Introduces young learners to the different properties that materials can have, such as hard or soft, heavy or light, and shiny or dull.

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.

Examines how to join various materials together, such as wood, metal, and other soft substances. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.