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The Simple Science of Matter

Emily James · 2017
74/100
👍 Worth It

Capstone's Simply Science formula works here — photograph-heavy, age-appropriate language, a hands-on experiment to close — and atoms, molecules, and the three states of matter are exactly the foundational concepts early science readers need. It is formulaic and brief, as all series titles are, but that brevity serves a 5-to-9-year-old audience well. A reliable classroom or library purchase for early STEM collections.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance72
craft70
originality58
accuracy88
hype65
age-fit90
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict74
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