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Crabtree Science Series: Why Chemistry Matters

This series is for interest levels Grade 3-7 and reading levels grades 4-6.
It makes makes chemistry fun by using common examples from everyday life.
The text is enhanced by full color photographs and engrossing exercises, some hands-on, and explanations.

  Acids and Bases by Lynette Brent.  Acids and bases are chemical opposites that exist all around us. Readers will learn about common acids and bases from lemon juice to ammonia. Through vivid examples and exciting illustrations, this book will eagerly explore these important chemical compounds. Topics include what acids and bases are, how acids and bases can neutralize one another when combined, and examples of common acids and bases. It also explains how to make a volcano with vinegar, detergent, and baking soda. 32 pages. BTH-5081. $8.06-D

Atoms and Molecules by Molly Aloian. Young readers will be amazed to learn about the tiny particles that make up everything from this book to their very own bodies. Colorful illustrations and fun fact boxes will help readers understand how atoms come together to form molecules, the building blocks of everything in the universe. Topics include the discovery of the atom, the parts of an atom, how atoms combine to form molecules, and how atoms relate to elements and the periodic table. 32 pages. BTH-5082. $8.06-D

Chemical Changes by Lynette Brent. Chemical changes are more common than you might think, from rust forming on steel to a cake baking in the oven. Through familiar examples and engaging illustrations, readers will discover how chemicals react and change. Topics include how chemicals react with one another, chemical changes such as precipitation and oxidation, how catalysts affect chemical reactions, and what everyday events are actually chemical reactions. 32 pages. BTH-5084. $8.06-D

Elements and Compounds by Lynette Brent. In this book readers will discover the chemical compounds that make up all kinds of objects, giving them a new understanding of the world around them. Colorful illustrations encourage interest in this vital basic science, giving readers knowledge of the periodic table and the importance of chemical compounds in their lives. Topics include the periodic table of the elements, how elements are classified, how elements combine to form chemical compounds, and the types of forces that hold chemical compounds together. 32 pages. BTH-5085. $8.06-D

Mixtures and Solutions by Molly Aloian. Most of the materials around us contain blends of more than one substance. These are mixtures and solutions. Seawater, for example, is a solution of salt and water. The engaging text and vivid illustrations in this book will help readers understand how mixtures and solutions form and how they apply to everyday life. Topics include the difference between mixtures and solutions, how solutions may be diluted or concentrated, how distillation and filtration work, and the principles of osmosis. 32 pages. BTH-5083. $8.06-D

States of Matter by Lynette Brent.  This book will give readers a deeper understanding of the different states of matter. Through colorful photographs and lively discussions of familiar materials, readers will be encouraged to learn about matter’s many forms. Topics include understanding matter, mass, volume, and density, differences between solids, liquids, and gases, how matter passes from one state to another, and properties of matter, such as hardness and viscosity. 32 pages. BTH-5086. $8.06-D

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