Understanding the properties of different materials is essential to developing basic scientific knowledge. Readers are introduced to this critical concept through accessible text that asks them to examine different everyday materials, such as glass and wood, and what they are used for. The main text includes interesting facts that enhance science curriculum topics. Eye-catching, full-color photographs and diagrams are also featured. This engaging text exposes young readers to a plethora of materials and shows them how they are used to create the objects we see and use every day.

Includes index.

Learning with science! -- What are materials? -- Hard and soft -- Water and ice -- Plastic -- Rock -- Glass -- Metal -- Wood -- Let's experiment.