waves

Nature presents us with some awesome, powerful, earth-shaking events. Many people suffer with phobias related to Earth's wonders, such as astraphobia, which is the fear of thunder and lightning. While being scared of thunderous sounds is natural, phobias tip the scale because now your heart is pounding, your body is shaking, and you're so overwhelmed by your feelings that it is extreme or irrational. This book takes a voyage through the phobias we encounter in nature. Through vivid descriptions of what a person goes through when they fear waves, bright light, shadows, and other natural phenomena, inquisitive readers investigate how fear has evolved over time. Sidebars and vibrant photographs highlight each phobia.

"When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do? . . . a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow"--Provided by publisher.

Clicks, clacks, bangs, and booms; there are sounds everywhere we go, but what is special about sounds? With the help of this thrilling book, readers will be excited to find out. Vibrant images and engaging language will attract readers of many levels, even those who aren't usually drawn to scientific material.

Readers will be fascinated with all the wonders of light.

"In September of 2015, the scientific world was buzzing: gravitational waves had been detected. It was a dramatic and conclusive demonstration of Einstein's theory of general relativity--the most complex and far-reaching theory in the history of physics. Through detailed diagrams, . . . analogies, and . . . sidebars, this text cuts through the complexity and sophistication, providing an . . . introduction to the physics of waves, the implications of general relativity, and the ways in which gravitational waves can bring new understanding of the universe around us"--Provided by publisher.

Each title in the Everyday STEM series provides an exciting look at real-world physics, engaging readers with dynamic images and examples.

This title provides a basic overview of wind and how it forms.

Microwaves heat our food. They carry messages from phone to phone, and they help detect the weather. Microwaves are all around us, even if we don't see them. Readers will learn about microwaves and how we use them every day.

Radio waves aren't just for listening to your favorite radio station. They are used to make GPS receivers and wireless internet work, plus scientists use radio telescopes to help them study space. Readers learn about radio waves and how we use them every day.

"A book for young readers about how waves move"--Provided by publisher.