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Forces and motion / by Jane Weir.
| Author/creator | Weir, Jane, 1976- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st hardcover ed. |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, 2009. |
| Description | 40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Mission. Science Mission, science. ^A788801 |
| Contents | Forces make things happen -- Balanced forces -- Speed and acceleration -- Friction and resistance -- Newton's laws of motion -- The force gravity -- Mass and gravity -- The force of magnetism -- Simple machines. |
| Abstract | Examines forces and motion, explains such things as how airplanes fly, how rockets go into space (and why people don't), how engines move cars and trucks, and how brakes stop them. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 38) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009003673 |
| ISBN | 9780756542283 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 0756542286 (lib. bdg.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 531 W4338F | ✔ Available | Place Hold |