Meet Matter they make up everything that has mass and takes up space! Matter is here to introduce readers to its many properties, including color, texture, size, and shape. Students will shrink down and look inside of matter where they'll learn about the nucleus, protons, and neutrons. This title's zany characters make learning fun as they explain ways in which matter is used in daily life. Along the way readers will meet famous chemist Dmitri Mendeleev and learn about his discoveries. A fun activity in the back encourages students to learn about matter handson. For more information about the science that powers our lives, check out other titles in the Building Blocks of Physical Science series!