(4) K-3 Simple Science series. This book describes characteristics of temperature. Easy-to-read sentences using simple vocabulary and occasional small boxed photographs appear on left-hand pages. Information is selective; it would be better to know what a thermometer does than who made the first one and that mercury is a component. Each facing page contains a large, bright photograph that reinforces the text. An activity is included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Simple Science series. These books describe basic characteristics and practical applications of physics. Easy-to-read sentences using very simple vocabulary and occasional small boxed photographs appear on left-hand pages. The writing tends to be too vague ("Nothing would ever happen without forces"). Each facing page contains a large, bright photograph that reinforces the text. An activity is included in each book. Glos., ind. Review covers these Simple Science titles: Gravity, Magnetism, and Motion & Movement.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Simple Science series. These books describe basic characteristics and practical applications of physics. Easy-to-read sentences using very simple vocabulary and occasional small boxed photographs appear on left-hand pages. The writing tends to be too vague ("Nothing would ever happen without forces"). Each facing page contains a large, bright photograph that reinforces the text. An activity is included in each book. Glos., ind. Review covers these Simple Science titles: Gravity, Magnetism, and Motion & Movement.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Simple Science series. These books describe basic characteristics and practical applications of physics. Easy-to-read sentences using very simple vocabulary and occasional small boxed photographs appear on left-hand pages. The writing tends to be too vague ("Nothing would ever happen without forces"). Each facing page contains a large, bright photograph that reinforces the text. An activity is included in each book. Glos., ind. Review covers these Simple Science titles: Gravity, Magnetism, and Motion & Movement.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges