| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
40 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
Hands on science |
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Hands on science (Kingfisher)
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Getting started -- Measuring forces -- Squeezing and twisting -- Gravity -- Balancing -- Pressure -- Floating and sinking -- Acceleration -- Measuring speed -- Friction -- Air and water resistance -- Floating in air -- Flight -- Force magnifiers -- Gears -- Circular motion -- Starting and stopping. |
| Summary |
Forces and Motion explores gravity, friction, centrifugal force, and the underlying laws of physics that help machines work. Simple machines such as levers and pulleys, floating and sinking, springs, elastic, and flying machines are all investigated in fun, hands-on experiments that make it easy for anyone to become a rocket scientist! Make a working paddleboat! Build an antigravity device! Launch your very own rocket! Explore science in action with a wide variety of exciting experiments. Scientific principles and fascinating facts are brought brilliantly to life using everyday household materials. Science has never been so much fun! -- Over 40 step-by-step experiments -- Easy-to-follow instructions -- Eye-catching illustrations on every page -- Ideal for budding scientists ages 7 and up. |
| Subject |
Force and energy -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
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Motion -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
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Force and energy -- Experiments.
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Motion -- Experiments.
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Experiments.
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| Added Author |
Le Jars, David.
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| ISBN |
0753453487 |
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9780753453483 |
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