Unit E: Matter

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Leveled Independent Science Books

Now You See It, Now You Don't: by Ellen Bari; Summary: Mixtures and solutions can be made at home with household materials.

The Mystery of the Blue Box: by Lisa Eisenberg; Summary: At a birthday party, children solve some mysteries about matter.

Kitchen Science: by Angelica Diaz; Summary: See common physical and chemical changes that occur in the kitchen.

Solids, Liquids, and Gases: From Ice Cubes to Bubbles: Carol Ballard
Heinemann © 2004; Discover the different states of matter.
What's the Matter in Mr. Whisker's Room?: Michael Elsohn Ross
Candlewick © 2004; An extraordinary science teacher makes learning about matter fun.
Solids and Liquids: Science Facts and Experiments: David Glover
Kingfisher © 2002; Use this book to learn how matter changes state.

Kitchen Science: Chris Maynard
Dorling Kindersley © 2001; Mixtures, solutions, emulsions, and colloids are demonstrated.
Matter and Materials: Hands-On Science: Sarah Angliss and Maggie Hewson
Kingfisher © 2001; Learn about matter and separating mixtures in this experiment-packed book.
I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles and Other Questions About Science: Barbara Taylor
Kingfisher © 1994; Explore the answers to intriguing questions about matter and mixtures.