atmospheric pressure

Gases are all around us, and they're an important part of living on our planet, but some facts about gases are shocking. This engaging book takes readers on a fun-filled journey of experiments and exploration.

Looks at air pressure and its causes.

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.

A short scientific explanation of air, examining such phenomena as wind and atmospheric pressure.

An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them.

A short scientific explanation of air, examining such phenomena as wind and atmospheric pressure.

Presents experiments using straws, cards, and glasses to demonstrate the pushing force of air.

An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them.