"In this interactive picture book, young readers squish, squeeze, and jiggle matter on the page, using their imagination to conduct simple lab experiments. They learn that matter comes in all shapes and sizes and can change from solid to liquid to gas. Back matter includes a real-world experiment for investigating matter"--

"Make a simple refrigerator like pottery-maker Mohammed Bah Abba did that does not use electricity, or create little models of people out of ice like sculptor Néle Azevedo. This title gives readers both an understanding of the different states of matter and the skills to investigate great discoveries and works. Exciting and easy-to-understand experiments encourage budding scientists, inventors, engineers, and artists to stand on the shoulders of...

Explores the science behind states of matter.

"Vibrant photographs and accessible text introduce young scientists to the concept of density. Readers are encouraged to explore what makes some objects float and others sink."--Provided by publisher.

"The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages."--

"Heat is a form of energy that people are very familiar with. Heat makes our homes warm in winter. It helps us prepare food for dinner. Heat can also be dangerous, such as when a fire destroys a home or forest. In this book, readers will learn the physics behind the transfer of heat from one object to another-whether it's the sun warming our world or a stove burner heating water. Readers also explore how a change in temperature can change the characteristics...

"In States of Matter, early fluent readers will learn how states of matter and the physics behind them impact our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the laws, history, and applications of these foundational STEM concepts. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery....

"Soft, slippery, rough, or prickly: All day long, we encounter objects with different textures. In this easy-to-follow text, readers are introduced to fundamental concepts of matter and texture. The connection between texture and touch is explored, as well as specific examples of texture in solids and liquids. Fast Facts, Words to Know, and dynamic full-color images stimulate curiosity and learning. An activity underlines the new concepts and allows...

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...

"Shiny things are fun! From grandma's beautiful rings to a penny or quarter found on the sidewalk, little readers are often enthusiastic about finding something shiny. This adorable volume presents many examples of shiny things, helping readers to put together the word and what it describes. In addition, complete sentences encourage reading fluency while full-color photographs directly correlate to the text. This aids word recognition and general...