Cañon City Public Library

"How can a plane fly upside down? Why aren't there any super-giant humans? Why doesn't the Moon fall out of the sky? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of forces, and much more"--

This book explains how the concepts of gravity, force, and energy work together during a roller coaster ride.

Explains the concept of push and pull movement, using many examples.

Introduces physics using real-world examples to give insight into the concepts of force, matter, and light, and includes a brief history of the science and educational experiments.

"What helps athletes run fast, leap high, and throw a hammer far? It is the changing power of energy. Let's go to a stadium and find out more about how athletes use energy and forces to win."--Back cover.

Introduces the world of forces and motion, from friction and gravity to wheels, gears and levers, with projects to explain the science.

Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they've been harnessed.