{"product_id":"solids-liquids-gases-and-plasma-9780823448395","title":"Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Plasma","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore physics in this early introduction to the states of matter, starring a goofy dog and his all-too-human family. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eZippy art and clear explanations introduce the basic characteristics of four states of matter and how they change from one state to another. Totally up-to-date, this book for elementary school children includes plasma, now covered in all curricula. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStraightforward text presents the facts and Raff's infographic illustrations demonstrate the science and tell a humorous story. There are hands-on activities, such as using a chocolate bar to demonstrate material consistency and using a balloon to prove gases have weight, to reinforce the learning. A glossary defines density, plasma, vapor, and more essential terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid A. Adler is a former math teacher and author of more than two hundred books for children. He has collaborated on several science picture books with Anna Raff, including \u003ci\u003eLight Waves\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMagnets Push, Magnets Pull\u003c\/i\u003e, both named finalists for the AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books. He is also the author of the Picture Book Biography series and the Cam Jansen mystery series. He lives in New York. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnna Raff is an award-winning illustrator of children's books. She illustrated David A. Adler's \u003ci\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThings That Float and Things That Don't\u003c\/i\u003e, which received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478355546386,"sku":"9780823448395","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c7e8b1b2-5804-4ca0-a42a-9d6d9669bff8.jpg?v=1730297209","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/solids-liquids-gases-and-plasma-9780823448395","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}