Title: The Solid Truth about States of Matter with Max Axiom
Author: Agnieszka Biskup
Illustrated by: Cynthia Martin and Barbara Schulz
Introduction and Summary: This book contains four distinct chapters. In the first chapter, Max describes how eveything is made of matter. He describes that matter can be hard or soft, any color, and any texture. He discusses the difference between mass and weight. The book reviews that atoms and molecules are always moving; and how fast they move depends on their form. The second chapter describes the differences between solids, liquids, and gases. In the third chapter, Max discusses melting, boiling, and freezing. The final section describes the difference between evaporation and condensation. Max presents how the different states of matter are important in our everyday lives. This book contains a glossary and index in the back and additional book resources. This book is written in a cartoon format that kids may find enjoyable.
Curriculum Connections:
Matter: 2.3 The student will investigate and understand basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases:
2.3b: identification of distinguising characteristics of liquids, solids, and gases.
2.3c: changes in phases of matter with the addition or removal of energy.
Additional Resources:
This website allows the teacher to search by subject to locate useful books. The website is very kid fiendly.
This website provides examples of the states of matter and uses sound to help aid understanding. This site would be helpful for visual and auditory learners.
This website provides a hands on activity that will help second graders understand the concept of how states of matter change depending on temperature.
General Information:
Book: The Solid Truth about States of Matter
Author: Agnieszka Biskup
Illustrated by: Cynthia Martin and Barbara Schulz
Publisher: Capstone Press
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 1-32
Grade Range: 2
ISBN: 13: 978-1-4296-2339-1