"Did you know rocks and lava are made of the same elements? Rocks are solid and lava is a liquid! Explore the properties of solids through colorful photos and carefully leveled text."--

Matter is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of the states of matter to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from gas grills to ice cubes. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of the states of matter. Major concepts covered include solids, liquids, gases, plasma, crystals, atomic bonds, surface...

"Water is wet and it can take the shape of whatever container it's put into! Water can do this because it's a liquid. Learn all about liquids with age-appropriate critical thinking questions and fresh photos."--

Explains the different types of matter and how it changes from one state to another by applying heat or pressure.

"A book for young readers about the concept of matter with helpful, hands-on modeling activities."--

"As liquid water, frozen ice, or steaming gas, water is still made of the same matter. But it acts very different in its different states. Learn the properties of each state of matter, what makes them change states, and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all!"--

Introduces the states of matter by following the adventures of Joe-Joe, a student who tries to turn his homework into chocolate bars but instead transforms it into syrup.

The Garbage Gang spots a dead fish on their fishing trip, and they wonder, Why do dead fish float? Luckily, a live fish helps them out, and soon they're swimming in knowledge about states of matter.

"Using real-world examples, fascinating facts, and a hands-on project, readers will learn all about states of matter and begin to see science in action all around them."--