Learn about the different materials that are found in the world, from materials in the ground, to plant materials, to man-made materials. Find out how we use materials on a daily basis.
The topic of materials is approached in a simple and clear way. The concepts are complemented by new artwork and specially-commissioned photography featuring children.
Each step-by-step experiment has been tried in the classroom and is illustrated with photography which encourages children's understanding.
Each book is bright, colourful and simple in its design.

This book is part of a book series called How Does Science Work? .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Dr Carol Ballard worked for many years as a school science co-ordinator. She is now a full-time writer of information books for children and teenagers.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Materials
• 2: Materials from the ground
• 3: Rocks and soils
• 4: Materials from plants
• 5: Materials from animals
• 6: Man-made materials
• 7: Looking at properties
• 8: Using materials
• 9: Materials for warmth
• 10: Solids and liquids
• 11: Water and steam
• 12: Changed forever
• 13: Recycling materials
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further information
• 16: Index