Description
Book SynopsisA first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.
Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further.
In this book, find out all about materials, whether they're solid, liquid or gassy. Discover how we make and change materials and the many ways in which we use and reuse them.
Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.
Other titles in the series:
Quick Fix Science: Animals
Quick Fix Science: Human Body
Quick Fix Science: Light
Quick Fix Science: Plants
Quick Fix Science: Forces and Magnets
Quick Fix Science: Materials
Table of Contents
- 1: What are materials?
- 2: Materials words
- 3: Solid materials
- 4: Materials from the Earth
- 5: Case study: from rock to pyramid
- 6: Materials that grow
- 7: Case study: from tree to treehouse
- 8: Liquid materials
- 9: Gassy materials
- 10: Changing materials
- 11: Materials we make
- 12: Case study: from sand to screen
- 13: Reusing and recycling
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Answers
- 16: Finding out more
- 17: Index
