Forces and Motion in the Real World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781617837906)

Forces and motion are everywhere This book uses real-world examples to bring the concepts of force and motion to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from the Hubble Telescope to a game of tug-of-war. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of force and motion, including Galileo, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking. Major concepts covered include Newton's Laws of Motion, friction, gravity, electromagnetism, weight, and momentum. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. This well-researched title has a credentialed content consultant and aligns with Common Core and state standards. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author: Kathleen M. Muldoon
ISBN-10: 1617837903
ISBN-13: 9781617837906
Publisher: Core Library
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157606 / Forces and Motion in the Real World


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2013