A fun and unique series of science books that explore questions other books are afraid to ask! Why is ice slippery? Where does the water go when it dries? And why exactly do eggs become hard when we cook them? The book "Science Questions: Materials" answers all these questions and many more. The series features an engaging question-and-answer format, attracting children to science in a fun way. Each book includes one question per page with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams, and fun and humorous illustrations. The unusual questions range from those kids often ask to things they may never have thought of but would love to know. Ideal reading for curious little scientists aged 8 and up. Other books in the series include: Why don't your eyes fall out? And other questions about the human body, Why doesn't the Moon fall? And other questions about forces, How can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plants, Why does a mirror show things reversed? And other questions about light, Where does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity, Why don't penguins fly? And other questions about animals, Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound.