Cañon City Public Library

Text accompanied by photographic illustrations survey various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed. Includes one CD of clip art.

What keeps us stuck on the ground? What makes magnets come together? What makes one team win during a game of tug of war? Forces!

Simple language and humorous illustrations show how energy comes originally from the sun and can be transferred from one thing to another.

Explores the science behind energy through simple experiments that use everyday objects to demonstrate, for example, how food produces energy and how a roller coaster works.

"Read and Experiment is an engaging series, introducing children to scientific concepts. 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."--

The study of tai chi power (tai chi jin) is the second level in the study of tai chi as a martial art. This book focuses on the theory and principles of tai chi's amazing power (jing), which will lead to deeper martial skills, proper body alignment, rooting, and energy (qi) manifestation. It provides a solid and practical approach to learning with multiple photographs and detailed instructions for each technique.--Publisher.

Introduces forces, such as pushing, pulling, gravity, and friction, using simple terminology and examples.

Explains the concept of motion and how things move fast or slow.

"A big push can help your sister reach new heights on the swing, and a helpful hand can pull her up if she falls. Forces in motion are everywhere. They make things move with a tugging pull or a great, big push. Explore exciting science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion"--

"Find out how energy is stored, transferred, and changed, what conducts and what stores heat, and how to change matter from a solid to a liquid to a gas"--Provided by publisher.