Books in Moving Up with Science series

Readers will be electrified by this dazzling exploration of how electricity works. With relatable examples of electronics they can find at home, this colorful book will fuel readers’ curiosity while expanding their understanding of electricity and its uses. Accessible information about circuits, conductors, and cells will help readers grasp the fundamentals of electricity. Fun experiments—such as building a robot head or making an electronic switch—bring these lessons to life in a safe, manageable, and exciting way.

Squishing, stretching, turning, and twisting. Author Peter Riley makes learning about physical science concepts fun. After core principals of force are explained through easy-to-understand scenarios, such as when a child pulls on their socks, the concepts of gravity, friction, and magnetic fields are explored. Readers will learn how to use magnets through entertaining experiments. Answers to activities are provided at the back of the book, each activity being easily accomplished through the use of household items.

Lets illuminate the mystery of light. In this engaging book, readers will learn what stars are made of, how shadows form, and why a mirror reflects an image. Radiant photos of natural and electric light reinforce the lessons of each chapter. Suggested experiments are included for children to try at home to help them observe firsthand how light moves, or how they can use shadows to tell the time. Question-and-answer sections and an in-depth glossary wont leave students in the dark on this essential elementary science topic.

Everything is made of matter. In this book, readers will learn to recognize the three states of matter, how to measure matter, and the way temperature changes matters forms. An introductory lesson on how matter travels in the water cycle invites readers to examine the broader impact of these essential elementary science concepts, and how they affect Earths weather. Activities and questions are included to bring these concepts to life in a relatable and tangible way.

Do you hear that? Sound is one of the most thrilling and fascinating senses we possess, but how does it work? In this book readers unravel the mystery of frequencies, pitch, and volume. Theyll explore how sound travels, the anatomy of an ear, and what makes an echo. With samples of how these phenomena can be tested at home, the book encourages readers to appreciate and engage in scientific exploration. A helpful glossary equips readers with the language theyll need to comprehend and discuss this topic at a more advanced level.

Rocks and soil—they’re always underfoot. They’re also in space, inside Earth, and in volcanoes. In this book, readers will discover how rocks, soil, and minerals are formed, and what they’re made of. Activities and questions expand on topics introduced in the text, and stimulate readers to think critically about rocks and soil. Readers will develop the skills to question and experiment scientifically, and the vocabulary to record and discuss their observations.

Everything is made of matter. In this book, readers will learn to recognize the three states of matter, how to measure matter, and the way temperature changes matter’s forms. An introductory lesson on how matter travels in the water cycle invites readers to examine the broader impact of these essential elementary science concepts, and how they affect Earth’s weather. Activities and questions are included to bring these concepts to life in a relatable and tangible way.

Readers will be electrified by this dazzling exploration of how electricity works. With relatable examples of electronics they can find at home, this colorful book will fuel readers curiosity while expanding their understanding of electricity and its uses. Accessible information about circuits, conductors, and cells will help readers grasp the fundamentals of electricity. Fun experimentssuch as building a robot head or making an electronic switchbring these lessons to life in a safe, manageable, and exciting way.