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Have you ever noticed that the physical world works in certain ways? When you push an object it moves. Skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks. If you jump as high as you can, you'll quickly fall back to the ground. Baseball players use gravity to bring the ball back down when they throw it. The fascinating science of physics helps you understand why forces, motion, gravity, electricity, magnetism, light, and sound work in predictable ways.
Physics: Investigate the Mechanics of Nature features graphic novel illustrations, interesting sidebars, youtube links, and a glossary of important vocabulary to bring the complex world of physics to life. Inquiry-based, age-appropriate projects include designing a skateboard park that maps the forces at work?both on the skateboarder and on the skateboard?and creating an electroscope to detect electric charges around your house or school. Physics can be fun!
List of contents
Introduction: Physics in Our Lives Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Motion Chapter 3: Newton's Laws Chapter 4: Gravity Chapter 5: Electricity Chapter 6: Magnetism Chapter 7: Light and Optics Chapter 8: Sound Glossary Resources Index
About the author
Jane P. Gardner has worked in publishing as a writer and editor of educational material for the K-12+ market for over a decade. With master's degrees in geology and education, Jane brings her unique combination of skills in science and education to each project. Jane lives in Melrose, MA.
Sam Carbaugh is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. He has worked with many colleges and companies to create informational comics and illustrations. Sam lives in Grand Rapids, MI.
Summary
Provides an introduction to physics, explaining how skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks, how gravity determines the path of a baseball throw, and how electricity is used to power toasters and put on rock shows. --
