
How Does Science Work?: Materials
Carol Ballard(Author)
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 29. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7502-8247-5 (ISBN)
Description
Learn about the different materials that are found in the world, from materials in the ground, to plant materials, to man-made materials. Find out how we use materials on a daily basis.
The topic of materials is approached in a simple and clear way. The concepts are complemented by new artwork and specially-commissioned photography featuring children.
Each step-by-step experiment has been tried in the classroom and is illustrated with photography which encourages children's understanding.
Each book is bright, colourful and simple in its design.
The topic of materials is approached in a simple and clear way. The concepts are complemented by new artwork and specially-commissioned photography featuring children.
Each step-by-step experiment has been tried in the classroom and is illustrated with photography which encourages children's understanding.
Each book is bright, colourful and simple in its design.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Full-colour photographs and diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-8247-5 (9780750282475)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Carol Ballard is a full-time author after spending the last 15 years as a science teacher. She now writes and consults on a wide range of scientific topics.
Content
1: Materials
2: Materials from the ground
3: Rocks and soils
4: Materials from plants
5: Materials from animals
6: Man-made materials
7: Looking at properties
8: Using materials
9: Materials for warmth
10: Solids and liquids
11: Water and steam
12: Changed forever
13: Recycling materials
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index
2: Materials from the ground
3: Rocks and soils
4: Materials from plants
5: Materials from animals
6: Man-made materials
7: Looking at properties
8: Using materials
9: Materials for warmth
10: Solids and liquids
11: Water and steam
12: Changed forever
13: Recycling materials
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index