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Books in Primary Physical Science series

  • Matter

    Abbie Dunne

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Introduce young scientists to the basics of matter! Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the basics of physical, including information on the states of matter. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.
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  • Physics Lab in the Home

    Bob Friedhoffer, Joe Hosking

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, June 1, 1997)
    Explores such topics in physics as the properties of water, transmission of heat, evaporation, and air pressure as seen in home plumbing, refrigerators, and other common items
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  • Light and Sound

    Eve Hartman, Wendy Meshbesher

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 15, 2016)
    ‘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.
  • All about Temperature

    Alison Auch

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 1, 2010)
    Why does the red stuff in the thermometer go up and down? Temperature! Let the Sahara Desert and Antarctica show you All about Temperature.
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  • Gravity All Around

    David J. Conrad

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 1, 2010)
    When you jump, why don't you go flying into space? Gravity! Let scientists through the ages show you Gravity All Around.
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  • Light

    Abbie Dunne

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of light for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
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  • Physics Lab in a Housewares Store

    Robert Friedhoffer, Joe Hosking

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1997)
    Explores such topics in physics as levers, friction, heat transmission, and density with experiments using common household utensils
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  • Investigating Electromagnetism: Physical Science

    Elizabeth Cregan

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Electromagnetics are everywhere--inside our homes, in our computers, even our televisions! Readers will explore the history of electromagnetics and how they work through numerous images and supportive text. The fascinating facts and sidebars will have children excited and eager to learn more about things such as alternating and direct currents, electricity, magnetic fields, conductors, amps, volts, and generators. Readers will also learn about scientists like Nikola Tesla and Michael Faraday. Featuring an accessible glossary and index and a stimulating hands-on lab activity, readers will be sure to be excited and captivated from beginning to end!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • The Shocking Truth about Electricity

    Jennifer Ann Swanson, Bernice Lum, Alec M. Bodzin PhD

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    What do you call a power failure? A current event! Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about the power that powers your world. The answers might shock you!
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  • The Attractive Truth about Magnetism

    Jennifer Ann Swanson, Bernice Lum, Alec M. Bodzin PhD

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    A bat walked into a magnetic field and stuck. Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about what makes magnets work. The answers will attract your curiosity.
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  • Forces

    Abbie Dunne

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of forces for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
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  • Electricity

    Abbie Dunne

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of electricity for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
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