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  • Bright Lights and Shadowy Shapes

    Jennifer Waters

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Describes how light and shadows are related. Provides information on electric light coming from the lightbulb, light coming from the stars and sun, and interesting shapes and shadows resulting from an object blocking the light.
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  • Light and Sound

    Eve Hartman, Wendy Meshbesher

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 15, 2009)
    'Light and Sound' explores two forms of energy that are all around us every day. You will learn how light and sound travel as waves. You will discover how these waves of energy move through different types of matter. You will also find out why some sounds are different than others, and why light comes in many colors. So come on a fantastic journey into the world of light and sound! Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level.

  • Tame and Wild

    Alison Auch

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Auch, Alison J.
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  • Sound

    Anna Claybourne

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Introduces sound, covering such topics as what causes sound and how it is heard, pitch, frequency and amplitude, volume, resonance, and music.
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  • The Properties of Elements and Compounds

    Lisa Hill

    Paperback (Raintree, Jan. 22, 2009)
    What gives an atom a negative charge? How many types of elements occur naturally on Earth? What is plasma? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting level. Each title explores an area of life, physical, or earth science in a way that is both engaging and comprehensive.

  • Forms of Energy

    Anna Claybourne

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 15, 2009)
    'Forms of Energy' explores the different types of energy that are around us all the time. You will discover how energy can be moving or stored. You will learn what causes sound, heat, and light energy. You will also find out how different sources of energy can be turned into electricity to power our machines and gadgets. So come on a fantastic journey into the world of forms of energy! Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level.
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  • Energy

    Ella Newell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Introduces the concept of energy, covering such topics as the different types of energy, how they can be converted into different forms, sources of energy useful to humans, and renewable energy resources.
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  • Forces and Motion

    Leon Gray

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Introduces the concepts of forces and motion, covering such topics as the different types of forces, how force and motion have been studied throughout history, the laws that govern them, and simple machines.
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  • Electrical Circuits and Currents

    Barbara Somervill

    Paperback (Raintree, Jan. 22, 2009)
    How does electricity help your heart beat? What causes static electricity? How can you protect yourself from lightning? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting level. Each title explores an area of life, physical, or earth science in a way that is both engaging and comprehensive.

  • Forms of Energy

    Anna Claybourne

    Library Binding (Raintree, Sept. 15, 2009)
    'Forms of Energy' explores the different types of energy that are around us all the time. You will discover how energy can be moving or stored. You will learn what causes sound, heat, and light energy. You will also find out how different sources of energy can be turned into electricity to power our machines and gadgets. So come on a fantastic journey into the world of forms of energy! Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level.
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  • Mixtures and Solutions

    Carol Ballard

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 15, 2009)
    Mixtures and Solutions shows you what mixtures and solutions are made from. You will learn about different types of mixtures, how solutions can be made, and how different solvents can be used. You will also learn about the different methods that can be used to separate mixtures and solutions. So, come on an exciting journey into the world of mixtures and solutions! Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level.

  • Waste Not: Time to Recycle

    Rebecca Weber

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Describes how to recycle common household goods and how the material is reused. Includes activity.
    K