Is It Smooth or Rough?

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

A piece of silk is smooth. Tree bark is rough. Why are some objects smooth and others rough? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between smooth and rough objects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977132826
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	Properties of Materials
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	430L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

Table of Contents

Rough or Smooth? 4

Friction 8

Changing Properties 12

Textures Everywhere 16

Scavenger Hunt 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Site? 23

Index 24

Interviews

Makes science accessible by connecting material properties to familiar objects;