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Matter and materials : fun experiments with everyday materials
These giant books containing exciting projects and experiments take a hands-on approach to science concepts. Hundreds of simple and easy experiments explore the various scientific principles behind natural phenomena like friction, centrifugal force, and the underlying laws of physics that help make machines work. These fun yet practical experiments make it easy for anyone to become a rocket sci…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780753469736
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- 32 pages : illustration : 25 cm
- Series Title
- Hands-On Science
- Call Number
- 507 MEL
Is it smooth or rough?
Discusses the properties of matter pertaining to whether an object is smooth or rough, defining both words and using examples to illustrate the differences. Why is your desk smooth? Why is sandpaper rough? What is friction? This engaging title invites curious readers to discover the answers to these questions. Vibrant photographs and accessible text encourage readers to investigate how smooth a…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780778720515
- Collation
- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- What's the Matter?
- Call Number
- 620.1 RIS
Changing materials : fire and ice
Changing Materials: Bang! Snap! Crackle!: Looks at the difference between natural and manufactured materials and looks at the ways in which materials can be changed, e.g. squashing, heating. Introduces words such as: melting, freezing, boiling Growth & Life Cycles: Tadpole to Frog: Looks at how animals reproduce and grow, using examples from life cycles of frog, bird and insect. Introduces word…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780749675264
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
- Series Title
- Reading About Starters
- Call Number
- 620.1 PIP
What's it like? : investigating materials
Stretchy, smooth, or strong! What are materials like? Find out how they can change. Where do different materials come from? Which materials do people use to build their homes? What do different materials have in common.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780545148894
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- 28 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Series Title
- Investigate Materials
- Call Number
- 620.1 SCO
Step-by-step experiments with matter
Introduces the study of matter and the steps in the scientific method and outlines simple experiments that demonstrate the three main states of matter and how scientists work.
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- 9781609735906
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- Call Number
- 507 HAG
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