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Books in Real World Science series

  • Chemistry

    Derek Walters

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1983)
    An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry offers incisive explanations of simple chemical processes, instructions for easy, do-it-yourself experiments, and an evaluation of the everyday applications of chemistry
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  • Energy and Heat

    Kathryn Whyman

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Dec. 1, 2004)
    Describes the basic principles of what makes different things function, including food chains, solar power, potential and kinetic energy sources, and the various ways to use heat as a power supply.
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  • My World of Science: Forces and Motion

    Angela Royston

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Sept. 15, 2001)
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  • Hot and Cold

    Angela Royston

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 24, 2001)
    Describes how we feel hot and cold, why things melt and freeze, and how people measure and use temperature.
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  • How Do Refrigerators Work?

    Christina Wilsdon, Debra Voege

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Nearly every home has a refrigerator to keep foods tasty and safe to eat. But how does this handy kitchen appliance keep foods cool? This title explains the science behind the workings of a refrigerator, its history in the household, and how energy and pressure are used to keep foods cool.
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  • Using Electricity

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2016)
    What is electricity? Where does electricity come from? What is a conductor? Read ‘Using Electricity’ to find out! Learn about where electricity comes from, where you will find it in everyday life, and how people use electricity. Each book in the ‘My World of Science’ series explains science that you see in the world around you and use every day.
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  • The Science of a Spring

    John Stringer

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Explains why springs act the way they do, based on elementary concepts of physics.
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  • Pushing and Pulling

    Samantha Bell, Jeff Bane

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Pushing and Pulling explores force and motion in physics in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
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  • Materials: Real Size Science

    Rebecca Rissman

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different materials. Instead of explaining in words alone how materials look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
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  • Earth's Path

    Katie Marsico, Jeff Bane

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Earth's Path explores Earth's journey around the Sun in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
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  • Natural and Man-made

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 26, 2008)
    What is a man-made material? Where does plastic come from? Which materials rot? Read ‘Natural and Man-made’ to find out! Learn where natural materials come from. See how we use natural and man-made materials. Each book in the ‘My World of Science’ series explains science that you see in the world around you and use every day.
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  • Solar System

    Kathryn Whyman

    Hardcover (Book Life, )
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