properties

Introduces students to mixtures and solutions, discussing matter, elements, properties, ions, compounds, alloys, colloids, and other related topics.

Discusses solid and liquid matter using pictures and simple text.

Simple text and illustrations explore what matter is and the different forms it can have.

Explains how melting and freezing changes the forms of liquid and solids, what causes melting and freezing, and how water can exist as a liquid, solid, and gas.

Introduces the properties and states of matter and explains how matter affects our daily lives.

Provides an introduction to states of matter and includes answers to twenty questions about them.

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.

Depicts familiar items that are hot and items that are cold to demonstrate the concept of temperature and the basic properties of matter.

"Many people are familiar with the states of matter called solid, liquid, and gas, but they may not have heard of the other two states, plasmas and Bose-Einstein condensates. In this notable book, readers will learn what all these states are as well as what happens to matter to trigger a change from one form to another. The comprehensible text is supported by clear and helpful images, diagrams, and fact boxes as well as vocabulary that serves to highlight key science terms."--.

"If you've ever played with building blocks, you know a bit about how atoms work already. They're the building blocks of nature. In fact, everything in nature is made up of the super-small particles called atoms! This accessible book is an inviting look at the basic units of all matter. Young scientists will discover how atoms combine to form elements and how they're used to produce energy. Fascinating fact boxes and helpful diagrams take the mystery out of essential chemistry concepts."--.