An introduction to the scientific concept of matter, including elements, atoms, and molecules.

"Get to grips with the glorious world of goop and gunk, from pus, snot, and mucus to mud, snail slime, and sticky plants, in this compendium of gunk"--

Describes the physical properties of solids and explains how matter can change to and from a solid into a liquid or gas.

Simple introduction to chemical mixtures and solutions, with examples from everyday life.

"Step-by-step instructions to create slime right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as states of matter, solvents and solutes, and solutions. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research" --Amazon.com

"Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy...

"Ms. Mole's birthday is tomorrow and Elinor, Ari and Olive want to do something nice for her. Olive offers to bring in a cupcake - nothing says happy birthday like a cupcake! But what if it gets squished in her backpack? The friends needs to figure out a way to keep the cupcake safe. Luckily, an evenful walk home from school provides some inspiration. First they watch as a stray ball from the playground lands on a turtle and bounces right off its...