Forces and Motion in the Real World eBook

by Kathleen M. Muldoon

Overview

Forces and motion are everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concepts of force and motion to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from the Hubble Telescope to a game of tug-of-war. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of force and motion, including Galileo, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking. Major concepts covered include Newton's Laws of Motion, friction, gravity, electromagnetism, weight, and momentum. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. This well-researched title has a credentialed content consultant and aligns with Common Core and state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614808312
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Science in the Real World eBook
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years