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Books in Primary Physical Science series

  • Electricity

    Leon Gray

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Over the past few hundred years, the introduction of electricity has changed how people live all over the worldso much so that many cant imagine life without it! The earliest experiments with electricity, like those done by Ben Franklin and William Gilbert, will fascinate readers as they learn the basics of electricity, from atoms to circuits. Exemplified by familiar situations and items, the main science content supplements what readers will encounter in the classroom, including history as well as future energy sources such as wind and solar power. Vivid photographs and additional fact boxes make learning about science simply electrifying!
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  • Solids

    Charlotte Deschermeier

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Examines the properties of solids, presenting information on volume, density, mixtures, and the process of sublimation.
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  • Gases

    Charlotte Deschermeier

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Examines the properties of gases, presenting information on compressibility, volume, fluidity, and diffusion.
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  • My Physical Science Library Communicating with Signals and Patterns

    Kaitlyn Duling

    Paperback (Discovery Library Jr, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Sound and light travel through our world in waves. My Physical Science Library: Communicating with Signals and Patterns teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about the ways in which we can communicate using light and sound. It investigates and explains signals, patterns, vibrations, and waves of light and sound.This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
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  • The Attractive Truth about Magnetism

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

    Library Binding (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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  • Atoms

    Charlotte Deschermeier

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Presents general information about atoms, covering what they are, their structure, their properties, and how they form molecules.
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  • The Properties of Liquids

    Marylou Morano Kjelle

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 1, 2007)
    From the concept of flow and volume to the molecular structure of a liquid, examine the physical properties of a liquid and what makes it different from a solid or gas.
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  • Magnetism and Electromagnets

    Eve Hartman, Wendy Meshbesher

    Library Binding (Raintree, Jan. 22, 2009)
    Where are Earth’s “geographic poles”? Which scientist proposed that the continents were once all joined together? What is a solenoid? 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.
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  • Electrical Circuits and Currents

    Barbara Somervill

    Library Binding (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.
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  • Different States of Matter

    Charlotte Deschermeier

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    If liquids, solids, and gases are all matter, why are these states of matter so different from one another? Set forth in simple language, this volume explains how matter is formed, how it can change states, and how its states are unique. It will leave students with a better understanding of the physical science involved in their own daily lives.
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  • Liquids

    Charlotte Deschermeier

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, )
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  • Forces and Motion

    Casey Rand

    Library Binding (Raintree, Jan. 22, 2009)
    How does friction help you ride a bicycle? How does a submarine keep from sinking? What is equilibrium? 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.
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