Forces and motion : from push to shove / Christopher Cooper.
| Author/creator | Cooper, Christopher, 1944- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, ©2003. |
| Description | 32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Heinemann infosearch Science answers Science answers. UNAUTHORIZED Heinemann infosearch. ^A599210 |
| Contents | What are forces? -- What happens when you push or pull an object? -- How can forces change the shape of objects? -- How can we make objects move faster and slower? -- Why do things fall to the ground when you drop them? -- Why do some things float? -- What is pressure? -- How can forces work for us? -- People who found the answers -- Amazing facts. |
| Abstract | Why do apples fall to the ground? What stops atoms from flying apart? Why don't submarines sink? Investigate the curious world of physical science. Find out for yourself about Forces and Motion through experiments that you can do at home. Learn why some balls are better to use in certain games. Find out how a person can lift a car. Forces and Motion will show you the importance of investigating and understanding the physical world around you. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003002503 |
| ISBN | 140340951X (lib. bdg. : hbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781403409515 (lib. bdg. : hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1403435480 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781403435484 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 531 C7845F | ✔ Available | Place Hold |