"Two children learn about four different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma) and what happens when matter changes form."--

¡Todo está hecho de materia! Pero, ¿quées la materia? La materia puede ser sólida, líquida o gaseosa. Estos son los tres estados de la materia. Explains what matter is and discusses its different states.

"Our world is a diverse place. It is covered with growing plants, flowing rivers, and roaring winds. And it's all made of matter. Even you and this book are made of matter. Matter can be broken into tiny pieces. These pieces fit together to shape the world."--

"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about matter through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Though one of the three most common states of matter on Earth, gases, as they are most often invisible, can be tough for young students to conceptualize. This book offers clarity in the form of straightforward diagrams and easy-to-understand text. Readers will comprehend such physical science concepts as evaporation, condensation, compressibility, fluidity, and volume with ease.

Atoms may be microscopic but they make up everything you see and even everything you don't see, like air. With this book, readers will journey into that microscopic realm of physical science to better understand the atom, its various components, and how they interact to form all the matter around us.

Explains the basic properties of matter through looking at everyday experiences and direct observation.

This book in the Primary Physical Science series is full of surprising facts and hands-on activities to help kids explore solids, liquids and gases.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to matter and its properties"--

"Simple text and colorful photos introduce the topic of matter"--