Does it Absorb or Repel Water?

by Susan Hughes

Published 28 February 2014
What materials will keep you dry on a rainy day? What materials will help you clean up a spill? Child-friendly examples and vibrant photographs support readers as they explore how different materials respond to liquids.


Is It Hot or Cold?

by Susan Hughes

Published 28 February 2012

Is It Heavy or Light?

by Susan Hughes

Published 28 February 2012

This colorful and engaging title is sure to “attract” curious readers! Using familiar examples, readers will discover the difference between magnetic and nonmagnetic materials. Accessible text and supportive images encourage readers to identify and classify materials based on magnetic attraction.

Is it smooth or rough?

by Susan Hughes

Published 15 March 2012
Why is your desk smooth? Why is sandpaper rough? What is friction? This engaging title invites curious readers to discover the answers to these questions. Vibrant photographs and accessible text encourage readers to investigate how smooth and rough materials are used in everyday life.

Is it transparent or opaque?

by Susan Hughes

Published 28 February 2012
Why can we see through some materials and not others? This informative title helps young readers discover the answer to this question and more. Readers explore the differences between transparent and opaque materials, including examples of their uses in everyday life.

Does It Sink or Float?

by Susan Hughes

Published 28 February 2014