Silverstein, Alvin.

Matter / Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn. - Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, c2009. - 112 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. - Science concepts. Second series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-108) and index.

What's the matter? -- States of matter -- Matter : the inside story -- It's elementary! -- Meet the elements -- Chemical reactions.

Explains what is inside matter, how it forms different states, how it is defined with the elements of the modern periodic table, and how chemical reactions take place. Also features current research on matter, showing how scientists are finding ways to use substances--even garbage--to create brand new resources and substitutes for items with limited supplies.

ISBN: 9780822575153 (lib. bdg.) 0822575159 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2007049493

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Matter
Matter.

LC Class. No.: QC173.36 / .S555 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 530