Properties of Matter

Kids consider physical objects on a daily basis, but they might not be able to describe the qualities of matter that make a particular thing what it is. Why is a polished stone shiny? How is water different when it's ice? Why does a steel ball bearing weigh more than a glass marble, even if they're both the same size? This series explores questions like these in simple language that makes learning more about the fundamental properties of our physical world fun for kids. Features...
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Kids consider physical objects on a daily basis, but they might not be able to describe the qualities of matter that make a particular thing what it is. Why is a polished stone shiny? How is water different when it's ice? Why does a steel ball bearing weigh more than a glass marble, even if they're both the same size? This series explores questions like these in simple language that makes learning more about the fundamental properties of our physical world fun for kids. Features include: Glossary to clearly define introduced terms. Colorful, relevant photographs that contextualize each spread. Accessible, age-appropriate written content is scaffolded for readers of varying reading levels and language skills. Relatable images are carefully selected to encourage word-object recognition and contextual understanding. Science topics that introduce readers to STEM curricula.