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"If existing models of the structure of the universe are correct, then 85 percent of the cosmos comprises a substance called dark matter. Yet no direct evidence of dark matter exists. Award-winning science journalist Govert Schilling details the quest to detect dark matter and how the search has helped us to understand the universe we inhabit"--
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"In this interactive picture book, young readers squish, squeeze, and jiggle matter on the page, using their imagination to conduct simple lab experiments. They learn that matter comes in all shapes and sizes and can change from solid to liquid to gas. Back matter includes a real-world experiment for investigating matter"--
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"If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic--just familiar magic. The name for this magic is "condensed matter physics." Most people haven't heard of the field, yet more than a third of physicists identify as condensed matter researchers, making it the most active area in the subject--with good reason....
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"One of the most fascinating scientific detective stories of the last fifty years, an exciting quest for a new form of matter. The Second Kind of Impossible reads like James Gleick's Chaos combined with an Indiana Jones adventure"--
"One or the most stunning scientific detective stories of the last fifty years--like James Gleick's Chaos wrapped in an Indiana Jones adventure. When world-renowned physicist Paul Steinhardt began his career in the 1980s,...
10) Materials
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Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answers fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood,...
11) States of matter
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Explains the principle of matter and how matter can change from one state to another.
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In the new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the states of matter - solid, liquid and gas. What are reversible and irreversible change? What are physical and chemical changes? These questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, engaging examples and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important points and make learning fun.
14) All about matter
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Learn and explore all about matter. Understanding the different properties, qualities and characteristics of matter will allow viewers to see how environmental and human factors affect the changing world in which they live. Viewers will also comprehend that matter is formed from tiny particles called molecules, matter takes up space, and that all matter has mass.
15) Flexibility
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"Some things bend while other things break. In this accessible text, readers are introduced to the property of flexibility and how it relates to the different forms of matter. Colorful images accompany real-life examples that explain what is flexible and how flexibility changes with heat, cold, and wetness. An experiment allows readers to discover the concept of flexibility in action, while fast facts and Words to Know encourage understanding and...
16) Hardness
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"Some objects can be scratched or dented easily. Others can take a beating and still look as good as new. This may be one sign of hardness. This accessible text introduces basic concepts about the property of hardness of matter. Readers learn how to identify hardness through senses and tests, as well as how hardness may change. A hands-on activity gives readers a chance to experience the concepts in action. Fast facts and vivid images offer additional...
17) Chemical changes
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"A burning log, a rotting banana, a rusting bicycle ... all are examples of chemical changes. In this accessible text, readers are introduced to the basics of chemical changes. Easy-to-follow explanations cover matter, forms, properties, and changes. Further detail introduces how to make chemical changes and how to recognize them. Color photos, fast facts, and an engaging activity expand and reinforce the new ideas. The book supports Common Core and...
19) Color
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"Children learn about color at a very young age. But there is a lot more to red, yellow, and blue than meets the eye! This simple, engaging text introduces readers to basic forms and properties of color, including kinds of colors, how color changes, and what those changes might mean. Fast facts and a hands-on activity reinforce the new ideas, while colorful images compel attention and underscore concepts. The book supports Common Core and Next Generation...
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