From the series Intro to Chemistry: Need to Know
Acids and Bases
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 5 – 7Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series Intro to Chemistry: Need to Know
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 5 – 7Copyright 2023
ReviewedWhy does a baking soda and vinegar volcano erupt? That’s what happens when you mix and an acid and a base. But just what are acids and bases? What makes them so different? Learn the answers to these questions and more. It’s key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all!
Dive into the world of chemistry with the latest installment of the ‘Need to Know’ series from Bearport. Accessibility is at the forefront of these books, with text written at a second-grade reading level using a dyslexia-friendly font. Titles explore different chemistry concepts, such as states of matter and chemical reactions. These complex scientific concepts are explained using straightforward language and thoughtful explanations to show how they are relevant in day-to-day life, making them understandable and interesting to striving readers. Although the books can be read separately, they are enhanced when read as a set that builds upon different ideas. Full-page photographs and well-designed diagrams are used to illustrate chemistry concepts. Comprehension questions for further inquiry are provided at the end, along with additional print and online resources through the FactSurfer site. VERDICT These engaging and readable texts bring chemistry to life; they are recommended for middle school collections needing Hi-Lo science titles.
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