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What makes ice melt? Which materials are strongest? Why do some objects sink?Packed with fun experiments to show you how different materials work!Series DescriptionLearn about light, electricity, and gravity through practical activities and easy-to-follow explanations of the major elements of science.Using basic experiments and activities, children will learn about the world around them. Concise text and fantastic photographs provide a clear guide toscientific principles surrounding each subject.The series Why It Works includes:Electricity 978-1-59566-559-1Light & Dark 978-1-59566-556-0Material 978-1-59566-557-7Pushes & Pulls 978-1-59566-558-4

What makes ice melt? Which materials are the strongest? Why do some objects sink? Find out the answers to these questions and more with fun experiments to show you how different materials work! This title features: * Simple experiments to test basic scientific ideas * Clear explanations for every experiment * Amazing facts * Photographs and cartoons * Glossary to explain new and difficult words * Notes for parents and teachers