Physics
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The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Sun and the Moon
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let your friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the Sun and the Moon. Discover why the Sun is so important to life on Earth. Learn about orbits and discover… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let your friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the universe. Explore galaxies, meteor showers and uncover the mystery of black holes. Learn about stars and… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe — Hardcover Set
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the universe! Take a closer look at the planets in our solar system. Orbit the Sun and learn why we only see the… Read More →
Torpedoes, Missiles, and Cannons: Physics Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In 1878 tiny Russian speedboats raced toward a huge enemy warship in the Black Sea. The speedboats carried new weapons called torpedoes. The Russian torpedoes struck the Turkish warship, and… Read More →
Trabajo (Work)
From the Series Libros de física para madrugadores (Early Bird Physics)
What is work? You may think work is doing chores or going to a job, but you do work every time you move something from one place to another. With experiments that demonstrate these… Read More →
Traveling Through Time and Space
From the Series Strange Science
Blast forward at warp speed or loop back to change the past. Beware, though—the butterfly effect is a real risk! Although they seem like scene-stealing sci-fi stories, they are based in… Read More →
Ultimate Adventure Guides — Hardcover Set
From the Series Ultimate Adventure Guides
Discover some of the world's most intriguing places—from islands ruled by animals to a bridge completely under water. With engaging sidebars, maps, travel tips, and unbelievable true facts,… Read More →
Unplug with Science Buddies ® — Hardcover Set
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
It’s time to turn off your device! This fun, maker-focused series features projects from project database creators Science Buddies® and encourages readers to step away from the screen and… Read More →
Unplug with Science Buddies ® — Paperback Set
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
It’s time to turn off your device! This fun, maker-focused series features projects from project database creators Science Buddies® and encourages readers to step away from the screen and… Read More →
Waves: Principles of Light, Electricity, and Magnetism
From the Series Secrets of the Universe
Did you know that both electricity and light move in waves, like water does? What does electricity have to do with magnets? From Benjamin Franklin and Charles de Coulomb to Georg Ohm and… Read More →
Weird Space
From the Series Wonderfully Weird (Alternator Books ®)
Space keeps expanding, and so does the weirdness that fills it. There are many ways space can be considered weird! On Venus, it rains acid. Uranus spins on its side. Astronauts can grow… Read More →
We're the Center of the Universe!: Science's Biggest Mistakes about Astronomy and Physics
From the Series Science Gets It Wrong
Does the universe circle around Earth? Do creatures live on the sun? Can you tell the future by looking at the stars? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies Read More →
We Use Tools All Day
From the Series Space Cat Explores STEM
Space Cat and her pal Dog help readers understand simple and complex tools we all use every day. Read More →
What Does a Hammer Do?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Tools at Work
Beginning readers will explore how hammers pound in and pull out nails. A back matter spread explains how hammers are one kind of simple machine: a lever. Read More →
What Does a Level Do?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Tools at Work
Students will see how levels indicate whether objects are flat or straight. A back matter spread explains why people use levels. Read More →
What Does a Saw Do?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Tools at Work
Learners will understand how saws have sharp teeth that cut through wood. A back matter spread explains how saws are a kind of simple machine: a wedge. Read More →
What Does a Screwdriver Do?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Tools at Work
Curious readers will discover how screwdrivers tighten screws using different kinds of tips. A back matter spread explains how screws are simple machines used to fasten objects together. Read More →
What Does a Wrench Do?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Tools at Work
Kids will find out how wrenches tighten bolts in many types of situations. A back matter spread explains how a wrench is another type of lever. Read More →
What Do Pliers Do?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Tools at Work
Young readers will learn how pliers grip and hold objects in their jaws. A back matter spread explains how pliers also work as levers. Read More →
What Floats? What Sinks?: A Look at Density
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read Read More →
What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out!… Read More →
What Is It Made Of?: Noticing Types of Materials
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns
Could window panes be made out of wood? Or a shirt out of glass? Go on a treasure hunt with Ms. Sampson's class as they search for different kinds of materials—cloth, rock, glass, metal, and… Read More →
What Makes a Building Strong?
From the Series Space Cat Explores STEM
Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology, and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down. Read More →
Wheels and Axles
From the Series Early Bird Physics
Of the six simple machines, the wheel and axle is probably the most recognized. But how does it help you work? Simple and fun experiments illustrate the basic concepts explained in the text… Read More →