Did you know that everything on Earth is made up of matter--including you? Learn fascinating facts about matter, answer fun science questions, and complete a hands-on activity, all in the pages of this colorful book.

Gases, liquids, and solids are all matter. Everything that has mass and takes up space is matter. This book instructs eager learners about the different forms of matter and explains how matter can change forms.

Everything is made of matter. In this book, readers will learn to recognize the three states of matter, how to measure matter, and the way temperature changes matter's forms. An introductory lesson on how matter travels in the water cycle invites readers to examine the broader impact of these essential elementary science concepts, and how they affect Earth's weather. Activities and questions are included to bring these concepts to life in a relatable...

The diversity of the various states of matter-solids, liquids, and gases-belies their essential similarities. All matter is composed of atoms that combine in different ways, giving us the multitude of shapes and structures we observe on a daily basis. Readers examine the different states and properties of matter, as well as the laws and forces to which matter is subject. Annotated diagrams provide visualization of complex concepts.

What is matter and where can it be found? Everything in the world is made of matter, whether it is a solid, a liquid, or a gas. Important ideas about matter such as volume, mass, and how matter changes state are conveyed through a series of easy-to-do experiments.