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K-3
Shaping Materials series.
Properties of materials are explored through clear explanatory text, photos, and activities. Both books look at materials that are elastic, those that don't spring back from stretching or squashing, and brittle materials that break under those conditions. The included activities are easy to perform and use everyday items. Inviting additions to primary-grade STEM curricula. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Shaping Materials titles: Squash It! and Stretch It!.
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K-3
Shaping Materials series.
Properties of materials are explored through clear explanatory text, photos, and activities. Both books look at materials that are elastic, those that don't spring back from stretching or squashing, and brittle materials that break under those conditions. The included activities are easy to perform and use everyday items. Inviting additions to primary-grade STEM curricula. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Shaping Materials titles: Squash It! and Stretch It!.
(4)
K-3
Exploring Materials series.
Each book introduces a specific material using simple, kid-friendly questions that provide information such as where the material comes from and how it is used. At times the text can be repetitive ("Chalk is soft rock" and "Chalk comes from rock") or could benefit from further explanation, but the short sentences and clear photographs are ideal for beginning readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Exploring Materials titles: Metal, Plastic, and Rock.
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K-3
Exploring Materials series.
Each book introduces a specific material using simple, kid-friendly questions that provide information such as where the material comes from and how it is used. At times the text can be repetitive ("Chalk is soft rock" and "Chalk comes from rock") or could benefit from further explanation, but the short sentences and clear photographs are ideal for beginning readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Exploring Materials titles: Metal, Plastic, and Rock.
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K-3
Exploring Materials series.
Each book introduces a specific material using simple, kid-friendly questions that provide information such as where the material comes from and how it is used. At times the text can be repetitive ("Chalk is soft rock" and "Chalk comes from rock") or could benefit from further explanation, but the short sentences and clear photographs are ideal for beginning readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Exploring Materials titles: Metal, Plastic, and Rock.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| July, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-2100-2$23.93
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K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1622-0$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1624-4$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1623-7$20.71
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K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1620-6$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1621-3$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1619-0$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1618-3$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| June, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1617-6$20.71
(4)
K-3
Materials series.
In one or two short, simple sentences per page, these books address the origins, physical compositions, properties, and uses of their respective materials. Content is minimal and the texts are repetitive, but they're also easy to read; Comparing's more detailed text is useful. The natural and synthetic resources are represented in large, clear photographs of everyday objects. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materials titles: Comparing Materials, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rock, Rubber, Soil, Water, and Wood.
533 pp.
| Knopf
| August, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-375-84673-1$22.99
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-375-94673-8$25.99 New ed. (2000)
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YA
His Dark Materials series.
These editions of the second and third books in Pullman's trilogy each feature a new appended illustrated section: seventeen pages of Dr. Stanislaus Grumman's papers in Knife and thirteen pages of Mary Malone's papers in Spyglass, which may pique the interest of collectors. Review covers these His Dark Materials titles: The Amber Spyglass and The Subtle Knife.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2000
344 pp.
| Knopf
| August, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-375-84672-4$22.99
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-375-94672-1$25.99 New ed. (1997)
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YA
His Dark Materials series.
These editions of the second and third books in Pullman's trilogy each feature a new appended illustrated section: seventeen pages of Dr. Stanislaus Grumman's papers in Knife and thirteen pages of Mary Malone's papers in Spyglass, which may pique the interest of collectors. Review covers these His Dark Materials titles: The Amber Spyglass and The Subtle Knife.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 1997
432 pp.
| Knopf
| October, 2006
|
TradeISBN 0-375-83830-9$22.95
|
LibraryISBN 0-375-93830-3$24.99 New ed. (1996)
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YA
His Dark Materials series.
This tenth-anniversary edition of the first book in Pullman's trilogy features a new appended section: fifteen pages of Lord Asriel's illustrated papers, which may pique the interest of collectors.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 1996
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K-3
Using Materials series.
The short, clear sentences in this book's thirteen subdivisions supply basic information about the properties and uses of water, such as its role in transportation. Well-chosen captioned photos illustrate the text, which is reinforced by relevant sidebars, as on why water could not be substituted for gas in cars. The uncluttered format enhances accessibility for young readers. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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K-3
Using Materials series.
The short, clear sentences found in each book's thirteen subdivisions supply basic information about the uses and properties of their subjects, such as silk's being soft and warm but not waterproof. Well-chosen captioned photos illustrate the texts, which are reinforced by relevant sidebars, as on why paper would make a bad chair. The uncluttered formats enhance accessibility for young readers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Using Materials titles: How We Use Silk, How We Use Metal, How We Use Paper, and How We Use Rubber.
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K-3
Using Materials series.
The short, clear sentences found in this book's thirteen subdivisions supply basic information about the properties and uses of soil, such as its role in anchoring and supplying nutrients to plants. Well-chosen captioned color photos illustrate the text, which is reinforced by relevant sidebars, as on why earthworms are good for soil. The uncluttered format enhances accessibility for young readers. Reading list. Glos., ind.