All About Forces

by Angela Royston

Overview

This series introduces simple science topics using everyday objects and situations that readers can recognize in the world around them. This title looks at forces: what they are, what effects they have, how friction affects them and what effects different surfaces have.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543599961
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	All About Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	23 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Angela Royston has written many books for young people, including books about people at work, animals, health and the environment.

Table of Contents

What Is a Force? 4

Effects of a Force 6

Changing Direction 8

Changing Shape 10

Strength of Forces 12

Friction 16

Using Friction 20

Reducing Friction 22

Two or More Forces 24

Experiment Results 28

Quiz 29

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

Interviews

Discusses science topics in very simple terms; large photos to illustrate topics; simple experiments; clear, readable text; glossary; quiz

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2016
Gr 1–3—These first surveys present clearly explained basic descriptions of select physical phenomena. Each succeeding concept builds on earlier material—in Light, for instance, a description of natural and artificial sources is followed by discussions of transparency, shadows, and reflection in succession—and three at least are reinforced in each volume by as many easy experiments. There are photos on every page, and most feature a diverse cast of children helpfully demonstrating relevant actions or processes. Occasional moot generalizations, such as a claim in Light that "light always travels in a straight line," can stand until students are exposed to higher-level physics. VERDICT Appealing first glimpses of physical principles and phenomena.

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