
Science in a Flash: Forces
Georgia Amson-Bradshaw(Author)
Franklin Watts Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 26. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4451-5269-1 (ISBN)
Description
Are you feeling the forces? Start reading this book and you won't be able to resist learning about air resistance, being attracted by magnetism or feeling the pull of gravity.
This essential KS2 series for children aged 7 and up covers all the key science topics in energetic, quick-fire way, aiding clear comprehension by getting straight to the point! Each spread starts with a 'flash' or headline, summing-up succinctly the science information to follow. Attractive and light-hearted illustration visually conveys the information, adding depth and detail to engage children. Also includes fun jokes and cartoons to keep even the most reluctant readers entertained.
This essential KS2 series for children aged 7 and up covers all the key science topics in energetic, quick-fire way, aiding clear comprehension by getting straight to the point! Each spread starts with a 'flash' or headline, summing-up succinctly the science information to follow. Attractive and light-hearted illustration visually conveys the information, adding depth and detail to engage children. Also includes fun jokes and cartoons to keep even the most reluctant readers entertained.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-5269-1 (9781445152691)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Georgia Amson-Bradshaw is a children's writer and editor who lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She has worked on a number of high-profile and award-winning science books for kids, including the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize winner Eye Benders, and the London Science Museum activity book This Book Thinks You're a Scientist. She remembers the eye-opening and inspiring effect her favourite books had on her as a child, and so takes her responsibility to pass that interest and excitement on very seriously!
Content
1: What is a force?
2: Forces around us
3: What is gravity?
4: What is magnetism?
5: What is friction?
6: What is air resistance?
7: What is water resistance?
8: What is upthrust?
9: All about elasticity
10: Balanced and unbalanced forces
11: All about pressure
12: Making forces bigger
13: Answers
14: Glossary
15: Index
2: Forces around us
3: What is gravity?
4: What is magnetism?
5: What is friction?
6: What is air resistance?
7: What is water resistance?
8: What is upthrust?
9: All about elasticity
10: Balanced and unbalanced forces
11: All about pressure
12: Making forces bigger
13: Answers
14: Glossary
15: Index