What's the matter? Are you in a state over evaporation and condensation? Don't worry - this book will give you the low-down on liquids, a summary about solids and the goods on gases ... and more!

This essential KS2 series for children aged 7 and up covers all the key science topics in energetic, quick-fire way, aiding clear comprehension by getting straight to the point! Each spread starts with a 'flash' or headline, summing-up succinctly the science information to follow. Attractive and light-hearted illustration visually conveys the information, adding depth and detail to engage children. Also includes fun jokes and cartoons to keep even the most reluctant readers entertained.

This book is part of a book series called Science in a Flash .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Hachette Children's Group .

Georgia Amson-Bradshaw is a writer and editor based in Brighton, UK.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Materials and matter
• 2: States of matter
• 3: All about solids
• 4: All about liquids
• 5: All about gases
• 6: Melting and freezing
• 7: Evaporating, boiling and condensing
• 8: The water cycle
• 9: What is a mixture?
• 10: Separating mixtures
• 11: Irreversible changes
• 12: The future of materials
• 13: Answers
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Index