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1) Electricity
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Because most people use electricity every day, it's important to understand how it works and respect its power. From the basics of current and circuits to how electricity is generated, this book covers many concepts included in the science curriculum using relatable examples, straightforward language, and colorful diagrams. Each chapter simply defines key terms and gives thorough explanations, as well as asks the reader questions and riddles to consider...
2) Sound
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It seems impossible that the tiny parts of the ear allow us to hear birds chirping, music, and someone speaking. Each sound travels through the air and causes the parts of the ear to vibrate. The brain uses this information to tell us what we've heard. That's just the beginning of what this book can teach readers about sound. Detailed, colorful diagrams and simple explanations show readers how echoes work, how sound is recorded, what ultrasounds are,...
3) Light
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Light is the fastest thing in the universe. It travels so quickly that to people on Earth it seems to just appear and disappear. Through fun fact boxes, colorful diagrams, and straightforward explanations, this book introduces readers to important science concepts having to do with light such as reflection, refraction, shadows, and how light moves through materials. Riddles, quiz questions, and hands-on experiments engage readers with each chapter's...
4) Forces
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Anyone who learns about the force of gravity in our lives has probably wondered what it's like to be weightless. In this volume, readers can find out the incredible impact gravity and other forces, such as magnetism, have on their life every day. Each chapter gives an accessible overview of the topic and then invites readers to dive deeper with relatable photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and fun facts. Through riddles, pop quizzes, and simple experiments,...
