Objects in Motion

Principles of Classical Mechanics

From the Series Secrets of the Universe

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 6

Have you ever wondered why things drop to the ground instead of float or fly? Or how a heavy satellite can orbit Earth without crashing into it? From Copernicus and Kepler to Galileo and Newton, the scientific laws that show how and why things move are explored.

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978-0-8225-0683-6
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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 6
Genre Science
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Twenty-First Century Books ™
Language English
Publication Date 2001-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051140
Dewey 531
ATOS Reading Level 7.3
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 64234
Accelerated Reader® Points 2.0
Features Activities, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Timeline

Awards

  • Science Books & Films Best Books, Winner, 2002

Reviews

Science Books & Films

“With no apparent technical flaws, this book’s merits are many. . . this book’s clear and accessible expository style is captivating.”
Editor’s Choice, Science Books & Films

The Horn Book Guide

“The five volumes in this series [Secrets of the Universe] clearly explain complex subjects in well-organized texts.”
The Horn Book Guide

The Science Teacher

“I found the writing style enjoyable and appreciated the historical background. I recommend Objects in Motion for the middle and high school physical science classroom.”
The Science Teacher