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3) The elements
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The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about man-made elements, which the smartest chemists are busy figuring out how to use. Learn about scores of other elements, including silver, the...
4) Chemistry
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"Imagine chemistry as a community of dynamic characters, each with its own personality. This book is your essential guide to the explosive guys who fizz, react, and combine to make up everything around us" -- p. [4] of cover.
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Different Kinds of Soil will help children understand the composition of soil, its layers, and what organic and inorganic matter is found in soil. Comparisons of soil particles help describe different types of soil, soils from different climates, how soil type effects plant and animal life, and the value of fertile soil.
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David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science. From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science! These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. They wrestle with magnets to understand their powerful force, make mammoth models of...
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"What's the main ingredient of bread? Flour! Find out how it is made, then use it to bake 17 sensational recipes from around the world. You don't need to travel to enjoy the variety of bread the world has to offer. Bring classic recipes to life from the comfort of your own home. From the humble loaf and classic baguette, to perfect pretzels, springy scones, and scrumptious cinnamon buns, follow simple step-by-step recipes and learn how to bake delicious...
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"Do you like learning about atoms, molecules, and other matter? Do you like to cook? Then Chemistry You Can Chomp is the right book for you! Learn about what chemists do and what they have discovered. Then explore chemistry further by making delicious snacks. Check out the entire Super Simple Science You Can Snack On series for more tasty STEM fun!
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