physics

Presents some basic information about such concepts of physics as force and resistance, while describing the mechanics of gymnastics and other games and exercises that commonly take place in gyms.

This book follows the search for an understanding of what energy is, from the Greek philosophers to the scientific discoveries of the early 21st century.

Presents some basic information about such concepts of physics as force, resistance, and friction while describing the mechanics of various games and recreational activities that commonly take place in parks.

"A fun, fact-filled guide to the wonders of the physical world, packed with more than 100 questions designed to quench your curiosity with answers that will amaze and inform in equal measure"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the science of amusement park rides.

An edited collection of five papers written by physicist Albert Einstein in 1905 on special relativity, the wave theory of light, the Brownian motion of small particles suspended in stationary liquids, and his doctoral dissertation, and includes an introductory essay.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions and explanations of more than 2,800 of the most frequently used terms in physics, and includes line drawings, a bibliography, and appendixes.

"Discusses the science of soccer, volleyball and other popular sports using biology, physics and engineering"--Provided by publisher.