Why Do Liquids Slip and Slide?: A Book about the States of Matter - Paperback
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Have you ever wondered WHY things around you look and act the way they do?
The world around us is made up of particles we call matter. Science can help us better understand what matter is and how it works. Learn facts about different states of matter, how they act, and how they can sometimes change in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction.
Readers will learn the answers behind:
- Why do we call some things matter?
- Why do we call some things solid, liquid, or gas?
- Why do solids stay still?
- Why do liquids slip and slide?
- Why do gases get to go wherever they want?
- Why do some things get to be many different states of matter?
About the Why Do series: Introduce early learners to nonfiction with this layered series full of fun and learning. Each book explores a STEM topic by answering questions kids want to know! The whimsical pages of these books feature the why do questions and silly answers and illustrations before revealing the true answers. Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun.
Madeline Hayes is a self-described science nerd. She loves it! Especially biology and chemistry. She has a B.S. with Honors in chemical and biomolecular engineering, pre-medicine and a minor in chemistry from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, class of 2018. Madeline has expertise in engineering, chemistry, and mass cytometry and works using these skills to assist with research at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She isn't sure where her work and learning will take her, but she knows science will be at the core of her career and she credits that love of science to the many awesome teachers she's had through the years.
Jayri Gómez is a children's book illustrator from the Dominican Republic. From a very young age, Jayri knew she wanted to pursue drawing and found her dream job in illustrating books. As an illustrator, Jayri has published many works with various brands and publishers. She is now making her debut as an author called The Stars of Din. As an expert in multitasking, she likes to sing or watch videos while working on her art. Jayri loves watching horror shows and movies while working. Despite her love of horror, Jayri's artwork is cute and as colorful as can be. She also channels this colorfulness into her daily life. Jayri is an avid Harry Potter fan and collects Funkos. Other hobbies include eating and taking naps. She lives in the tropical Santo Domingo, with her kittens Momo and Ginny.
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