Unit B: Physical Science

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Leveled Independent Science Books

Extra Support

Rube Goldberg's Machines

By Elaine Lu

Summary: Rube's cartoons were famous for showing machines that do easy work—the hard way.

On Level

How Did the Lights Go Out?

By Lisa Eisenberg

Summary: This book explores the causes and effects of a major blackout.

Challenge

Lights On!

By C.A. Barzelay

Summary: Find out how much Thomas Edison's inventions have changed our lives.

Student Bibliography

Chapter 4

Light: From Sun to Bulbs

By Christopher Cooper
Heinemann © 2004

Discover the properties of light.

Chapter 5

Sound

By Darlene R. Stille
Compass Point © 2001

Explore how sounds are made by investigating vibration and volume.

Chapter 6

Experiments with Simple Machines

By Salvatore Tucci
Scholastic © 2003

Nine experiments demonstrate simple machines found around the home.