Properties of materials

"A rubber duck floats in the tub. A rock sinks to the bottom of a lake. Why do some objects float and others sink? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and . . . photos help readers understand the differences between objects that sink and float"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are stiff and things that are bendable, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are smooth and things that are rough, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are hot and things that are cold, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are shiny and things that are dull, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are heavy and things that are light, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.

Simple text and color photographs depict the differences between hot and cold materials. Explains that materials can change when they are hot or cold.

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.

Illustrates the difference between stiff and bendable everyday items. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.