{"product_id":"explore-atoms-and-molecules-with-25-great-projects-paperback","title":"Explore Atoms and Molecules!: With 25 Great Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanet Slingerland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Aucoin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtoms and molecules are the basic building blocks of matter. Matter is every physical thing around us in the universe, including our own bodies! In \u003ci\u003eExplore Atoms and Molecules! With 25 Great Projects\u003c\/i\u003e, readers ages 7 to 10 investigate the structure of atoms and learn how atoms fit together to form molecules and materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf everything is made out of atoms and molecules, why do people look different from dogs and doorknobs? In \u003ci\u003eExplore Atoms and Molecules\u003c\/i\u003e, readers discover that the characteristics of a material are determined by the way the atoms and molecules connect, and study how chemical reactions change these connections to create everything we know. This book discusses the elements on the periodic table and why they are grouped into families, encouraging the exploration of meaningful classification systems. States of matter and mixtures and compounds round out the exploration of atoms and molecules! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book supports the maker movement with lots of hands-on activities that illuminate the concepts of chemistry. Readers build 3-D models of molecules and create a periodic table guessing game. Fascinating sidebars offer opportunities for readers to connect the text with real-world science, and cartoon illustrations provide a fun foundation for learning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet Slingerland\u003c\/b\u003e studied engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Drexel University. She has written many science books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Plants!\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a Top 40 YA nonfiction book by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association. Janet lives in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Aucoin\u003c\/b\u003e hold's a master's of fine art degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies and teaches drawing to preschool-aged children. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eExplore Predators and Prey! With 25 Great Projects\u003c\/i\u003e for Nomad Press. He lives in Windsor, Vermont.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.8 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770607436064,"sku":"9781619304956","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dcdb5059e67516f8d7c4b46d98b26536.webp?v=1780375096","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/explore-atoms-and-molecules-with-25-great-projects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}