Explains concepts such as acceleration, force, friction, and gravity by using them in simple experiments, in such real-life settings as the bowling alley and supermarket.

A book on physics enables the magic school bus to take Ms. Frizzle's class to play baseball in a world without friction and to experience the forces needed to get home again.

"Bill Nye radiates in this sizzling episode called Heat. Learn what heat is and about its three forms: conduction, convection, and radiation."--Container.

"Provides several science experiments using physics and baseball or softball"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore this fascinating timeline history of physical science! What are matter, motion, gravity, electricity, magnetism, and substances? Who first studied these concepts? And who later built on and expanded the work of those early thinkers?"--

"In Energy, see how to conduct home experiments that transform potential energy and use falling water to make energy."--Container cover insert.

"These lucid, information-packed lectures convey the excitement of scientific discovery and trace the connections between discoveries over time. In this course, veteran science educator Robert Hazen renders the most complex ideas simple and memorable, without ever being simplistic"--www.teach12.com

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces energy, including its forms and uses. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

A future engineer may gaze up at an airplane soaring high above and wonder about the forces that keep it in flight. This enticing title will not only help young readers understand these forces, but also experience them firsthand in a safe setting! It begins by breaking down Newton's laws of motion. Then students learn to take on the mindset of a scientist for their experiments with an explanation of the scientific method. Engaging illustrations and...