mechanical properties

"Some objects must be made of certain kinds of materials to make them work the way they should. Read about how the properties of different materials, such as their hardness or weight, help make an object fit the job it is made for"--Provided by publisher.

Which materials can be twisted? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be stretched? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials bend? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

An introduction to various types of materials and their different properties. Experiments included to show how it works.