Why do astronauts feel heavy after take-off? Why are rockets long and thin? How do spacecraft orbit Earth? Covering lots of different aspects of space exploration, including looking at how spacecraft such as rocket launchers, satellites and space stations work and more human questions such as why astronauts need to keep so physically fit and what kit they need in their spacesuits, Fly to Mars! takes a fun look at forces in space. While learning about forces you will find that you also find out the answers to many questions that you have asked yourself about astronauts and space, and more. This Feel the Force series shows how forces and motion work in the world around us, in a set of high-interest situations. Each book includes three simple activities or investigations for readers to try. Overlays over large photos, plus diagrams, show how forces are acting in a given situation. Topics covered in the series include basic pushes, pulls and friction, air resistance, gravity, mass, weight and springs.

Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about forces and motion. Readers can take an up-close look at how gravity works, what centripetal force is, how mass and motion are related, and so much more. With low-level text and step-by-step photos, connecting young readers with science concepts and supporting the Next Generation Science Standards has never been simpler!

Calling all scientists to the lab! Explore the world of forces with clear text, real-world examples and fun, safe step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of forces to life, explaining the concepts and encouraging children to be hands-on scientists.

Product Description: Discusses various science concepts that can be illustrated or observed through bicycling and bicycles, chiefly focusing on force and energy, speed, and physics.

Product Description: From catapults to balloon cars to soda rockets, Super Scientist Max Axiom makes hands-on science experiments super cool! From the secret files of Axiom Laboratories comes a collection of kid-friendly forces and motion experiments and activities...read more

Product Description: A simple and clear how-to book for younger readers about the forces of movement, with practical projects, accessible text and lively illustrations.

Product Description: Wile E. Coyote s main goal is to finally catch Road Runner. Watch as he builds wild vehicles and traps to help him catch that bird. Will his experiments with forces and motion be successful? Or will his inventions blow up in his face? Learn the answers inside!"

Product Description: Pulleys are simple machines that have many uses, from lifting an injured boater into a rescue helicopter to drawing a bucket of water from a well! This book explains the science behind this helpful machine. Experiments, presented step-by-step and with photos, encourage students to engage with the pulleys in their own lives...read more

The shovel that helps you dig a hole, the chopsticks you use at lunch, and some of the big machines we see when passing by construction sites are all examples of levers. This book takes a look at the simple machine behind these different objects, using everyday examples and kid-friendly experiments to illustrate the physics behind this fascinating simple machine. Easy-to-read text will encourage readers, while large, colorful photographs will illustrate the concepts at hand. Students will be interested to see the ways that they interact with levers on a daily basis, and further reading and websites will encourage them to seek additional information.

Product Description: This book introduces an object’s center of gravity and the laws governing the collision of objects. It focuses on experiments related to speed, forces, balance, centers of gravity and friction. It also dives into momentum and collisions, as well as angles and distances.

Product Description: No energy to spare? This title in the LAST-MINUTE SCIENCE PROJECTS series is here to help. Discover how much energy is stored in a spring, and how to transfer energy. Each experiment follows the scientific method, and can be completed in an hour or less...read more

Product Description: You can control the power of energy with your own two hands. In Harness It, youll invent a penny battery, a solar cooker, a trip wire, and many other energy harnessing contraptions. When it comes to inventing, your imagination has no limits!

Product Description: Scientists have known for a long time that things move in predictable patterns. It took an apple falling to help further their knowledge, though. We now know how things move and why. Scientists continue to study motion and the forces that cause it, and you can too! In this book, you ll learn about pushes and pulls and different types of energy...read more

Product Description: Presents several fun science experiments one can do with pressure.

Product Description: "Simply describes the forces of friction and other physics concepts using common toys such as bicycles and yo-yos. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher.

Why does air escape from an untied balloon? What stops us from floating away? How does friction slow things down?Packed with fun experiments to show you how and why different forces work!Series DescriptionLearn about light, electricity, and gravity through practical activities and easy-to-follow explanations of the major elements of science.Using basic experiments and activities, children will learn about the world around them. Concise text and fantastic photographs provide a clear guide toscientific principles surrounding each subject.The series Why It Works includes:Electricity 978-1-59566-559-1Light & Dark 978-1-59566-556-0Material 978-1-59566-557-7Pushes & Pulls 978-1-59566-558-4