"Dynamite is highly explosive. This is because it's a chemical reaction waiting to happen. Many things go through chemical reactions. When you cook or eat, a chemical reaction takes place. Understanding chemical reactions will not only keep you safe, it will also help reveal the world around you."--

"We all know the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. But what defines these different states? And what's plasma? What if something is in between states? Is a solquid a real thing? Perhaps there's more to matter than simply being a solid, a liquid, or a gas!"--

You can't make something out of nothing. This is because there are certain laws that everything in the universe follows, including the conservation of mass. It may seem like magic, bit it's really a matter of matter."

"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."--

Describes the process of photosynthesis, explaning how plants use solar power to create their own food, and details how plants fit within the food chain.

"Lightning lights up the sky. Thunder rolls in the distance. A car gets a family safely where they need to go. Energy is transferred in many ways. From light to sound to electricity, energy makes it happen"--

"Every living thing needs water to live. Water is an important part of life. There is water all around us. It moves through the water cycle. It brings water to all parts of the planet."--

"Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these frightening storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life!"--

Look up at the night sky. What do you see? This nonfiction reader introduces students to the subject of scientific observation, and teaches students about the things we use to observe and learn about the world around us. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains easy-to-read text and nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science...

"It is time to learn about solids and liquids."--