How do igloos stay warm without melting? How does glue make things stick together? Does all wood float? Find out the answers to these questions and lots of other incredible facts about materials.

Bitesize chunks of information mean this book is full of stuff you've never even thought of on everything that is unique or impressive about the materials we use and the amazing properties some of them have.

Science FAQs is a series of 6 books that answer questions on everything from black holes to plant-eating insects in a fun and engaging way.

This book is part of a book series called Science Faqs .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Matthew Scott is an award-winning illustrator (2008 Cheltenham Illustration Awards and D&AD Awards) of children's books, based in the UK. Thomas Canavan is the award-winning author (2011 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, 2012 and 2018 Eureka Gold Award) of more than 75 books, covering subjects ranging from astronomy to zoology. His science books have led to dozens of school visits, literary and science festival bookings, and media appearances.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Food for thought
• 2: Now for some hard questions
• 3: It's only natural
• 4: It all boils down to science
• 5: Pass the gas
• 6: Read all about it
• 7: Whatever floats your boat
• 8: Water wonders
• 9: Are you stuck?
• 10: That's really cool!
• 11: Metal workout
• 12: Changing things
• 13: Still stumped?
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further reading
• 16: Index