gravity

Introduces the concept of gravity.

An introduction to the science of mass.

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.

Humorous text and characters help teach kids about forces and motion.

Explains the energy behind roller coasters.

"Learn how gravity was discovered and why it helps us to understand everything from how toothpaste comes out of the tube to the movements of the planets."--Provided by publisher.

Third-grader Oscar Schmidt is a klutz, totally lacking in self-confidence, and gravity is his nemesis, all of which makes him a target for the school bullies--until he and his friend Asha find an abandoned train caboose and discover a bottle of Dr. Oopsie's Amazing Gravity Repellent, and suddenly everything changes.

Explains what gravity is, places gravity feels different, and how different objects are affected by gravity, with simple text, illustrations, and graphic novel panels.

Explains what gravity is and how it affects different objects.