Books in 20 Questions: Physical Science series

This book introduces readers to the science behind the sky. Students learn about the makeup of the atmosphere and the different wavelengths of light. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

After absorbing the 20 questions and answers presented in this book about the Earths oceans, you will know why the ocean is blue. Core concepts such as why there are currents and tides and how pollution and climate change affect Earths oceans are laid out in accessible, engaging text and make this volume a valuable resource for elementary science reports.

Learning about forces and motion is thrilling! Cyclists battle gravity to climb steep hills. Fighter pilots wear special suits to combat incredible g-forces. Even simple machines have cool uses on construction sites! Readers will learn all about gravity, friction, and more through explanations using both familiar and extraordinary situations. Bright, colorful photographs will keep readers engaged as the forces are shown at work in exciting ways, such as in skydiving, rollercoaster construction, and super-fast cars. Incredible fact boxes add even more detail to the science curriculum-based main content, which includes famous discoveries such as Newtons laws of motion. With all this new knowledge, readers will be in for quite a ride!

Scientific discovery is powered by questioning minds. This useful series harnesses kids natural curiosity to explore subjects from the 2nd and 3rd grade physical science curricula. Each book opens with an introduction to an important physical science topic. Then, the author raises and answers 20 interesting questions about that topic. Colorful photographs and diagrams will help kids grasp the important scientific concepts introduced throughout the series. A glossary, index, and web site that links to more information offer additional opportunities for young readers to expand their knowledge.