States of Matter

Science for the early learner. This is a great book for teaching about solids, liquids, and gas to preschool through second graders. Fun, colorful illustrations and read aloud text make this the ideal book for young scientists.

Libby loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her classmates are excited to welcome a new student into their classroom. When the ice cream for the welcome party melts, Libby is curious to see how the three states of matter can save the celebration. Experiment with Libby and find out!

This is a great resource for the teacher or home school parent who needs a little help instructing in chemistry and the changes that matter can go through. Binder format makes it easy to use and the text is easy to read and understand even for the lay-chemist. Great experiments in worksheet format help to make the understanding of physical and chemical changes easy to manage with children ages 9 – 12.

Fun science book for early learners with just the right amount of pictures and science to keep their interest and feed their curiosity. Beautiful illustrations are traditional with this series of science books on all sorts of great topics that kids will love to read.

Here is a kid-look at the Periodic Table of the Elements. Each element is introduced in first person and shares about their life. They brag about their strong points and share their weaknesses. Cute illustrations makes each element a little more personal and memorable. Great details are included about each element including melting point, symbol, weight, atomic number and so on.

This is the book for you if you love to do science experiments!! All the science, all the instructions and help figuring out the why. Cartoons, illustrations, and photographs help learners find out all about the elements.

This is a visual learner's look at the Periodic Table. Great photographs help to explain each element, how we use it, where it is found and lots more. A wonderful breakdown of the Periodic Table of the Elements right up front helps learners understand how the table is organized.

Learn all the basics of matter in a question and answer format. Great introduction to physical science.

One of those books that all classrooms should have for science. Easy reading and great photographs to enjoy. Very basic but very well explained for early science enthusiasts.

Enjoy this book alone or read it along with What is a Solid? and What is a Liquid? by the same author. The science is really well explained and would be an excellent complement to any unit on matter in the classroom or at home. Very good details and explanations go with wonderful visuals. Each book is about 20 pages long and although listed for early learners, would be useful to any elementary aged youngster.

This title introduces the properties of liquids. Young scientists will discover what happens to a liquid when it is heated and cooled. Readers will observe, describe, and compare the properties and behaviors of liquids. Relatable examples help readers make meaningful connections to the text.

Learn more about what is a solid in this Matter Close Up book.