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Describe some properties of water and other liquids, and recognize the importance of water to living and nonliving things.
Describe the interaction of water with different materials, and apply that knowledge to practical problems of drying, liquid absorption and liquid containment.
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States of Matter by
Young people intuitively understand that matter takes different forms - water, for example, can be liquid, solid ice, or gaseous steam. This book will give readers a deeper understanding of the different states of matter.
Solids and Liquids by
Describes the properties of solids and liquids; what happens, and how to separate them, when they've been mixed together.
Construct objects that will float on and move through water, and evaluate various designs for watercraft
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Dive! Dive! Dive! by
How does a submarine travel underwater? What is it like to live on a sub? Read this book and learn all about buoyancy and other facts of life in the water.
Describe the interaction of magnets with other magnets and with common materials.
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Magnets Push, Magnets Pull by
Can a magnet really crush a car? How do magnets stick to the fridge without tape or glue? Discover the wonder and science of magnets in Magnets Push, Magnets Pull.
The Attractive Story of Magnetism with Max Axiom, Super Scientist by
Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind magnetism. Written in graphic-novel format.
Recognize the effects of heating and cooling, and identify methods for heating and cooling.
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Science Measurements by
Big or small? Full or empty? Heavy or light? Hot or cold? Things are measured everyday. Learn about the many tools needed for different kinds of measurements in science and at home.
Warm-Blooded or Cold-Blooded? by
Although the terms 'warm-blooded' and 'cold-blooded' are used to describe various types of animals, neither term is actually accurate. This book makes a complicated subject easy to understand.
Describe the general structure and life habits of small crawling and flying animals; e.g., insects, spiders, worms, slugs; and apply this knowledge to interpret local species that have been observed
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Backyard Heroes by
Discover the secret action heroes of the backyard--who are they, and what are they really doing? Who is the hungriest hunter, the scariest creature, and the most amazing mover? All will be revealed...
Insect or Spider? by
Explains to young readers how to tell the difference between insects and spiders.
Worms by
"A basic introduction to worms, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the ability of some species to regenerate"--Provided by publisher.
Find other authorized resources by using the Alberta Education Authorized Resource Database.
For some great resources on all elementary science topics check these titles:
SAM, Science Assessment Manual by
For grades 1-6.
Science Units For Elementary Teachers (series) - (a.k.a. "brown books") by 
Let's do science by
For Grades 1-6. Guides designed to help elementary teachers plan, implement and evaluate hands-on science programs. Guides direct teachers to available resources and provide comprehensive, easy-to-use tables that show specific learner expectation in the Program of Studies.