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Books in Physical Science series

  • 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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  • Change It!: Solids, Liquids, Gases and You

    Adrienne Mason, Claudia Davila

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Developed with the cooperation of a science consultant, this book in the Primary Physical Science series is a tool to teach the physical sciences to young children. Change It! takes the physics of matter -- solids, liquids and gases -- and transforms it into an enjoyable and easy-to-understand first science book.
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  • Light

    Leon Gray

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Without the sun, nothing could live on Earth. Its light helps plants make energy, and it provides warmth. People have found lots of ways to make their own light, too, from prehistoric fires to todays lasers. But what exactly is light? Readers will learn this and lots more! Including cool topics such as bioluminescence and X-rays, the main content illuminates an important curriculum concept with relatable examples and cool photographs to accompany each section. Fun facts add even more interesting information about light waves, color, refraction, and reflection.
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  • Forces and Motion

    Casey Rand

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2016)
    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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  • 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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  • Electricity

    Kaite Goldsworthy

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 1, 2011)
    Explores how electricity is generated, discusses usage around the world, and profiles the pioneers of electricity.
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  • Physics Lab in a Hardware Store

    Bob Friedhoffer, Joe Hosking

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Examines such topics in physics as mass, weight, gravity, buoyancy, and pressure with experiments using common household tools
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  • Chemical Reactions

    Eve Hartman, Wendy Meshbesher

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 15, 2016)
    How does dough turn into bread? What kinds of reactions give off heat? Whatโ€™s the harm in burning fossil fuels? 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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  • Forces and Motion

    Lesley Evans Ogden

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, July 1, 2011)
    Discusses the science of forces and motion, while providing information on gravity, frictional forces, and the laws of motion.
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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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  • Holt Science Spectrum: Physical Science

    RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT

    Hardcover (HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON, Jan. 1, 2007)
    California Edition of Holt Physical Science. Aligned to California state standards, integrating chemistry, physics, earth science, space science, and mathematics.
  • Properties of Matter

    Aaron Carr, Lesley Evans Ogden

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 1, 2011)
    Presents facts about the states of matter and their properties, including state changes, mixtures, and solutions.
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