Explore Amazing Materials Science through 360 questions and answers in six themed sections. Written in English for curious readers ages 8–12, this text-focused paperback offers clear explanations, Did You Know facts and a glossary of key terms. Each main-content page presents two questions. Read in order, choose a favorite section or share one question at a time with a parent or teacher.

Contents

1. Materials from Nature — 60 questions
2. Metals and Alloys — 60 questions
3. Plastics and Polymers — 60 questions
4. Glass and Ceramics — 60 questions
5. Fibers and Smart Fabrics — 60 questions
6. Tomorrow’s Remarkable Materials — 60 questions

Questions Inside

• Why does wood float on water?
• Why does copper conduct electricity so well?
• Why is glass transparent when sand is not?

Format

English-language paperback. Finished trim: 145 × 210 mm (14.5 × 21 cm). Text-focused black-and-white interior. The colorful front cover does not indicate a full-color illustrated interior. Front matter, section openers and back matter have their own layouts; the two-question format applies to the main Q&A pages.

Book Details

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Finished size

145 × 210 mm (14.5 × 21 cm)

Interior

Black-and-white, text-focused Q&A

Questions

360 questions in 6 sections

Interior pages

204

ISBN

979-8-90700-930-1

Publisher

ZHIDIAN INTERNATIONAL (USA) LLC

What you receive

One physical printed book

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a physical book?

Yes. You receive one physical English-language paperback.

Is the interior fully illustrated?

The interior is black-and-white and mainly text. The colorful cover and lifestyle photographs show the product; scene props are not included.

How is the book organized?

There are six themed sections with 60 questions each. The main Q&A pages contain two knowledge points per page; front matter and other supporting pages have their own layouts.

What topic does this volume cover?

Amazing Materials Science. The six sections are Materials from Nature; Metals and Alloys; Plastics and Polymers; Glass and Ceramics; Fibers and Smart Fabrics; Tomorrow’s Remarkable Materials.

A Closer Look Inside