gravitation

Simple text and photographs present the effects of gravity in making things come down, from falling seeds to dripping wax.

"Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with forces and movement. Aligned to the science curriculum, this stimulating volume explores topics such as measurement, mass, acceleration, energy, levers, inclines, and pulleys and gears. Nine projects help readers grasp a key scientific principle, such as cheating the force of gravity, inertia, and centripetal force. The text includes a chapter on Nicolas Copernicus, who developed the heliocentric model of the universe. Colorful diagrams explain certain concepts and the workings of machines" -- Provided by publisher.

Discusses Gravity . Designed to provide users with a wide variety of classroom tools and easy access to resources, including career information, vocabulary, writing ideass, games and puzzles.

Learn how gravity works through an animated courtroom drama.

Consists of the text of Einstein's Stafford Little Lectures, delivered in May, 1921 at Princeton University. Includes an appendix discussing advances in the theory of relativity since 1921, and an appendix on his Generalized Theory of Gravitation.

An introduction to gravity that defines what it is, discusses the study of it, describes what the effects of more or less gravity on Earth would be, and includes a related activity.

When their apartment gets too messy, the Banana family tries to defy gravity by living on the ceiling.