Books with author Peter Riley

Everything is made of matter. In this book, readers will learn to recognize the three states of matter, how to measure matter, and the way temperature changes matters forms. An introductory lesson on how matter travels in the water cycle invites readers to examine the broader impact of these essential elementary science concepts, and how they affect Earths weather. Activities and questions are included to bring these concepts to life in a relatable and tangible way.

Do you hear that? Sound is one of the most thrilling and fascinating senses we possess, but how does it work? In this book readers unravel the mystery of frequencies, pitch, and volume. Theyll explore how sound travels, the anatomy of an ear, and what makes an echo. With samples of how these phenomena can be tested at home, the book encourages readers to appreciate and engage in scientific exploration. A helpful glossary equips readers with the language theyll need to comprehend and discuss this topic at a more advanced level.

Each Essential Science title provides all the important facts on key science topics, alongside experiments, data activities and diagrams. How do we hear things? Does sound travel through water? How do musical instruments make different sounds? Essential Science: Changing Sounds answers all this and more through a stimulating combination of facts and practical investigation.

A first science series that introduces young readers to basic science principles in a friendly and accessible way. Early scientific skills are taught through a combination of experiments, activities and key questions, designed to get young scientists thinking!Habitats explores the different places where plants and animals make their homes, and explains how they are suited to these different habitats.

Rocks and soil—they’re always underfoot. They’re also in space, inside Earth, and in volcanoes. In this book, readers will discover how rocks, soil, and minerals are formed, and what they’re made of. Activities and questions expand on topics introduced in the text, and stimulate readers to think critically about rocks and soil. Readers will develop the skills to question and experiment scientifically, and the vocabulary to record and discuss their observations.