Books in Science in the Real World series

Among recent concerns about the use of nonrenewable fuels such as oil and coal, scientists have been trying to discover alternative ways of making energy and electricity available. Sunlight is a free, unlimited resource that hits the Earth with more energy in an hour than the people of the world use in a year. The colorful How Do Solar Panels Work? reveals how researchers are working on ways to harness the power of sunlight through solar panels and delves into the science behind this pollution-free energy source.

Matter is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of the states of matter to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from gas grills to ice cubes. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of the states of matter. Major concepts covered include solids, liquids, gases, plasma, crystals, atomic bonds, surface tension, diffusion, sublimation, and boiling points. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. This well-researched title has a credentialed content consultant and aligns with Common Core and state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Science is everywhere! Science in the Real World uses real-world examples to bring scientific concepts to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things. They’ll learn about electricity, energy, force, motion, light, magnets, the scientific method, sound, and states of matter. Compelling, full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance each book. The books include prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. These well-researched titles have credentialed content consultants. And, they are aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.