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Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 26 cm.
Description
Jumping, spinning, twisting, turning, racing-- the power is in your hands. Make bots that jump and spin, build a rubber band racer and a bottle boat, power a boat and a car with air. Make machines that move!
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"In Force and Motion, early fluent readers will learn how force and motion and the physics behind them impact our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the laws, history, and applications of these foundational STEM concepts. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery....
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Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces. These properties are illustrated by the running of car races. Colorful infographics make internal combustion, mass and acceleration, and centripetal force easily accessible,...
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
128 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Description
"How do you create a controlled explosion and harness that power for the benefit of humankind? Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--...
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