"We all know the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. But what defines these different states? And what's plasma? What if something is in between states? Is a solquid a real thing? Perhaps there's more to matter than simply being a solid, a liquid, or a gas!"--

Introduce students to the different types of friction with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.

What goes up must come down! How often have you heard this saying? This typically refers to the effects that gravity has on objects. Without gravity our lives and surroundings would be very strange! Let this physical science book pull you into learning about the power of gravity both on Earth and out of this world. Teach third-grade students about mass, weight, inertia, gravity, and more with the colorful images and fun facts in this high-interest...

Why are chemists so great at solving problems? Because they have all the solutions! Get it? Knowing how mixtures and solutions work makes our lives easier and more enjoyable. Examine the molecules behind mixtures and solutions such as pizza, oatmeal raisin cookies, smoothies, and lemonade in this engaging physical science book. Fifth-grade readers will learn all about heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures, colloids, solubility, physical and chemical...

Dynamite is highly explosive. This is because it's a chemical reaction waiting to happen. Chemical reactions happens all the time - even inside us! Reactants change to make new products. Explore physical and chemical properties of the substances that surround us in this explosive physical science book. From decomposition to acid-base reactions, fifth-grade readers will learn about six types of chemical reactions; activation energy and hopping electrons;...

Matter is all around us! Everything we see is made up of matter - including the book you are holding and even our bodies. Explore the different states of matter, its properties, how it changes, and much more in this fact-filled book! Third-grade students will enjoy learning about solids, liquids, gases, and plasma as well as physical and chemical changes through this high-interest informational text filled with vibrant photographs. Aligned to the...

"If you throw a ball, it will soar through the air and then fall with a thump to the floor--thanks to gravity! Gravity makes life possible for all of us. Without gravity we would all float into space. So next time you do--well, anything--thank gravity."--

A force is a push, a pull, or a turn. Every force has an equal and opposite force. Forces are always with you! They are all around us. Learn about forces with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment...

"Dynamite is highly explosive. This is because it's a chemical reaction waiting to happen. Many things go through chemical reactions. When you cook or eat, a chemical reaction takes place. Understanding chemical reactions will not only keep you safe, it will also help reveal the world around you."--

Energy is all around us. There are many types of energy. Energy comes from many different sources. Introduce students to the topic of energy with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment...