waves

This book simplifies the difficult concept of the Higgs mechanism through analogies to everyday experiences as well as pictures, diagrams, and intuitive explanations.

An exploration of waves, with information on concepts and terminology, such as energy, medium, types of waves, amplitude, and frequency.

"An elementary exploration of earthquakes, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean quake."--Provided by publisher.

A desert island might sound like a paradise of sunshine and buried treasure, but in real life, these environments are harsh on human beings.

An introduction to waves, discussing how energy--such as light and sound--moves through waves.

Learn how waves are a transfer of energy and that sound, light, heat and even earthquakes travel in waves. Includes real-life examples and a hands-on activity.

Introduces electromagnetic and mechanical waves, discussing the properties of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and vibrations.

Introduces readers to the science of waves, explaining the physics behind the phenomenon through graphs and activities.

"Learn all about the violent waves known as tsunamis, from how they are formed to how they can affect people around the world"--.