
Science is Everywhere: Forces in Action
Balance, Motion and Levers
Rob Colson(Author)
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 10. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5263-0499-5 (ISBN)
Description
This visually led guide reveals how science can be found in every part of our daily lives!
How does gravity make Earth spin around the Sun? How do racing cars slow down? What can reduce friction? This book explores mass, machines and forces. See how they govern what we do and how they can make our lives easier.
Jam-packed with incredible facts and activities to try for yourself, the vibrant visuals make the science behind core concepts really easy to understand.
This book is part of the Science is Everywhere series, which demystifies the key science topics and shows how they relate to the world around us with fun, colourful graphics. These books are ideal for children aged 9 plus who are studying science, or for young readers who want to get to grips with science in a fun way.
Also in the series:
Fuelling Up: Energy, global warming and renewables
Our Living Planet: Life and evolution on Earth
Amazing Materials: Solids, liquids and gases
Out of This World: The planets and the Universe
Super Senses: Sight, taste, touch, smell and hearing
How does gravity make Earth spin around the Sun? How do racing cars slow down? What can reduce friction? This book explores mass, machines and forces. See how they govern what we do and how they can make our lives easier.
Jam-packed with incredible facts and activities to try for yourself, the vibrant visuals make the science behind core concepts really easy to understand.
This book is part of the Science is Everywhere series, which demystifies the key science topics and shows how they relate to the world around us with fun, colourful graphics. These books are ideal for children aged 9 plus who are studying science, or for young readers who want to get to grips with science in a fun way.
Also in the series:
Fuelling Up: Energy, global warming and renewables
Our Living Planet: Life and evolution on Earth
Amazing Materials: Solids, liquids and gases
Out of This World: The planets and the Universe
Super Senses: Sight, taste, touch, smell and hearing
More details
Series
Edition
Illustrated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-0499-5 (9781526304995)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Rob Colson is an author and editor of a wide range of books for children and adults, including many natural history, maths and science titles. Previous titles as author: Wayland: Ultimate Cars, Ultimate Machines (Wayland); Super Science (Franklin Watts). Other titles: Bone Collection: Animals (published by Scholastic), Puzzles, Conundrums and Enigmas (published by Parragon). Contributing author to Battle (DK).
Content
1: Feel the force
1: Weighed down
1: Friction
1: Putting on the brakes
1: Lift-off
1: Levers
1: Rolling along
1: Sloping surfaces
1: Get in gear
1: Forces in sport
1: Fun of the fair
1: Quiz
1: Glossary
1: Index and answers
1: Weighed down
1: Friction
1: Putting on the brakes
1: Lift-off
1: Levers
1: Rolling along
1: Sloping surfaces
1: Get in gear
1: Forces in sport
1: Fun of the fair
1: Quiz
1: Glossary
1: Index and answers