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Books in Essential Physical Science series

  • Physical Science with Earth Science

    Ralph M. Feather Jr., Charles William McLaughlin, Marilyn Thompson, Dinah Zike

    Hardcover (McGraw-Hill Education, April 1, 2011)
    Includes Print Student Edition
  • The Gripping Truth about Forces and Motion

    Agnieszka Jòzefina Biskup, Bernice Lum, Alec M. Bodzin PhD

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    What did one skydiver say to the other? May the force be with you! 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 the world stop and go. The answers will prove the gravity of the situation.
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  • Magnetism

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use the Earth’s magnetic field to find our way.
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  • Forces and Motion

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    All movement depends on forces, and forces hold the universe in balance. This book explores forces, from simple pushes and pulls to the force of gravity that keeps our feet on the ground.
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  • Light and Sound

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    We learn about the world by seeing and hearing, but how do light and sound actually work? This book explores the ways that light and sound travel, how we sense them, and how they affect our daily life.
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  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    All materials can exist in different states, but what are the differences, and how do materials change from one state to another? This book explores solids, liquids, and gases, looking at their properties and the processes involved in changing state.
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  • Glencoe Physical Science, Science Notebook

    McGraw Hill

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, June 1, 2011)
    Based on the Cornell note-taking format, this resource incorporates writing into the learning process. Directly linked to the student text, this notebook provides a systematic approach to learning science by encouraging students to engage by summarizing and synthesizing abstract concepts in their own words
  • Science Essentials Solar System, Grades 1-3

    School Specialty Publishing

    Paperback (Brighter Child, March 20, 2009)
    Science Essentials Solar System helps explain our solar system and the space beyond to aspiring astronomers. At the same time, the book reinforces cross-curricula skills in science and reading. Young learners will read lively passages about space, strengthen reading, vocabulary, and language arts skills, and play games that reinforce learning. Cutout fact cards, a solar system poster, and stickers are included. Appealing illustrations, easy-to-understand directions, and varied creative activities make learning about the solar system fun and easy. Science Essentials Solar System is the most complete book that offers: • Passages about black holes. • Cutout fact cards and games. • Vivid, full-color illustrations to spark the learner's interest. • An answer key to measure student performance.
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  • Energy

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    Energy comes in many forms, and we depend on it in many ways. This book explores the different forms of energy, looking at how it can be transferred and used.
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  • Forces and Motion

    Angela Royston

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    All movement depends on forces, and forces hold the universe in balance. This book explores forces, from simple pushes and pulls to the force of gravity that keeps our feet on the ground.
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  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2014)
    All materials can exist in different states, but what are the differences, and how do materials change from one state to another? This book explores solids, liquids, and gases, looking at their properties and the processes involved in changing state.
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  • Matter

    Abbie Dunne

    Paperback (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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