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Call Number

  • J 530 HOW (CEN)

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Publication Information

Chicago : World Book, c2011.

Physical Description

192 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Summary

Presents an introduction to basic principles of science, including movement, matter and energy, heat and cold, light and sound, and electricity. Includes activities.

Contents

  • What happens with machines?
  • What makes things move?
  • What is matter?
  • What is energy?
  • What is hot and cold?
  • What happens with light?
  • What happens with sound?
  • What happens with electricity?

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World Book, Inc.