Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Forces & motion Forces & motion Peter D. Riley Discusses various aspects of force and motion, including gravity, the measurement of forces, Newton's laws, speed, friction, air resistance, floating and sinking, magnetic force, and electricity. OL15118679W
Toys Toys JoAnn Early Macken "Simply describes the forces of friction and other physics concepts using common toys such as bicycles and yo-yos. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher. OL15632238W
Balance and motion Balance and motion Emily Sohn "Describes how we use balance and motion every day, and explains how gravity has an effect on everything on Earth. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn the stability and instability of objects,… OL15946865W
Awesome experiments in force & motion Awesome experiments in force & motion Michael A. DiSpezio Provides more than fifty experiments illustrating the properties of force and motion including gravity, inertia, and density. OL1819698W
Motion Motion Melissa Stewart Introduces the concept of motion, including the three rules or laws that explain the motion of objects developed by scientist Sir Issac Newton. OL1877454W
The spinning blackboard and other dynamic experiments on force and motion The spinning blackboard and other dynamic experiments on force and motion Doherty, Paul Presents over twenty experiments exploring the principles of mechanics. The experiments are miniature versions of some the exhibits at the Exploratorium, San Francisco's famed museum of science, art,… OL2060474W
Pushing and pulling Pushing and pulling Natalie Hyde "How do you move objects from one position to another? This fun book explains how a force, such as a push or a pull, can put an object in motion. Simple activities show how a force can move an object… OL23181412W
Home run! Home run! Robert L. Bonnet "Provides several science experiments using physics and baseball or softball"--Provided by publisher. OL2709561W
Motion Motion Philip Arthur Sauvain Defines motion, describes its different types, and discusses how motion is used in bicycles, escalators, typewriters, and other types of machines. OL2919453W
Forces and motion Forces and motion Catherine A. Welch "Introduces the connection between force and motion and describes the effects of air resistance, mass, and gravity"--Provided by publisher. OL441871W
The science of hitting a home run The science of hitting a home run Jim Whiting "Describes the science behind hitting a home run, including pitch types, different bats, and force"--Provided by publisher. OL5717539W
Newton's laws Newton's laws Glen Phelan Introduces Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of motion, with examples of how Newton's laws explain the movements of everyday objects. Describes some of Newton's scientific discoveries and accomplishments… OL5801847W