"This fun book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy and much more, this guide includes comic strips to bring the stories of great scientists and their discoveries to life and hands-on experiments to have fun with at home. Get ready for an adventure as Sherlock Ohms and friends reveal the rules that run the universe!"--Publisher's description.
Contents
Your mission: the case of the elusive laws -- The appliance of science: physics -- Theory tales #1: the case of the very first physicists -- When push comes to shove: forces -- On the slide: friction -- Theory tales #2: the case of the irritable Isaac -- Move it! Newton's laws -- Moving on: inertia and momentum -- What goes up? -- What's the matter? -- Under pressure -- Floating along -- Theory tales #3: the case of the missing physicists -- Flying high! -- Make some noise! -- Hi, energy! -- Green for go! -- Theory tales #4: the case of the magnificent machines -- Let's get to work! -- Feel the heat -- Theory tales #5: the case of the temperature testers -- Off the scale! -- See the light! -- Catch a wave -- Radio active! -- Theory tales #6: the case of the spectrum detectives -- The big attraction -- Shock tactics -- Theory tales #7: the case of the electro-detectives -- Go with the flow! -- Theory tales #8: the case of the amazing Albert -- Little things mean a lot -- No planet B.
