friction

Host Bill Nye the Science Guy explores friction, the force that resists motion when things rub together. Explores the energy generated by friction and how reducing the amount of friction makes a surface feel slippery. Features a demonstration on how to make your own hover craft at home.

"When you ride a bike, what makes you stop? Friction. There are different types of friction that help us do things. Even your fingertips use friction to help you can hold things!"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how friction occurs between all types of matter, how friction can be useful, when friction can cause problems, friction in nature, and more.

Forces move everything around us. That may sound scary and complicated, but this book shows readers that forces like friction and other laws of motion can be fascinating and fun! Innovative flowcharts bring these abstract concepts to life via brilliant photographs matched with fact boxes showing readers how the moon impacts tides on Earth, and how magnetic forces act on matter throughout the universe. From the tectonic plates that move Earth’s crust to the forces rockets must overcome to leave Earth’s atmosphere and reach outer space, there are plenty of fantastic forces to explore in this informative book.

Describes friction, its characteristics, and uses in the world, and includes a hands-on experience with friction.

From simple machines to Newton's laws of motion, the concepts in these science projects for future engineers will provide a rich foundation for science fairs, experiments, or classroom activities.

Provides an introduction to wheels and axles, examining how they work, different types, and includes experiments using wheels and axles.

A book on physics enables the magic school bus to take Ms. Fizzle's class to play baseball in a world without friction and to experience the forces needed to get home again.

An easy explanation of the nature of friction between various kinds of materials and surfaces.