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PublisherCapstone

ISBN-101432923129

ISBN-139781432923129

eBay Product ID (ePID)71926072

Product Key Features

Book TitleChanging States : Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicGeneral, Science & Nature / Physics

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorWill Hurd

Book SeriesDo It Yourself Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight0.6 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2008-034939

ReviewsScientific concepts are explained in brief paragraphs accompanied by simple hands-on activities that demonstrate the concepts in each title, and each concludes with the current status of the field of study. These titles introduce a lot of material quickly. Diagrams and labels are lacking, and an occasional awkwardly written sentence adds to comprehension challenges for beginners. Captioned photographs illustrate the concepts but many are not used to their full effect. A good student encyclopedia has an equivalent amount of information. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Recommended--Carol S. Surges, Library Media Specialist, McKinley Elementary, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Library Media Connection November/December 2009, These books introduce scientific concepts and include related experiments. Explanations incorporate mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics for a whole-world understanding. Although attractive and simple on paper, a few experiments prove tricky to implement or yield subtle or underwhelming results. While accurate and complete descriptions predominate, some are simplified, such as the definition of zero decibels. An objective section on climate change in Weather refers to "the last few decades," which seems a bit vague. The books boast clear black-and-white and color photographs and full-color illustrations depicting everyday examples of these changing materials. Each title includes information on science museums to visit. Recommended-S. McClendon, Friends School of Atlanta, Decatur, GASchool Library Journal

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromThird Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal530.4/74078

Grade ToSixth Grade

Table Of ContentEverything around us is matter -- Molecules and states of matter -- Solids -- Liquids -- Gases -- Physical changes, freezing and melting -- Physical changes, evaporation, boiling, and condensation -- Chemical changes -- Beyond solids, liquids, and gases.

SynopsisWhat is the fourth state of matter? Why do puddles shrink in the sunshine? How do greenhouse gases threaten life on Earth? 'Do It Yourself' offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you conduct your own experiments and activities to learn more about the world around you.

LC Classification NumberQC171.2.H87 2008