gravity

Presents an introduction to gravity, explaining what it is, and showing how the forces and properties of gravity affect everyday life.

Explains the force of gravity including what it is, why it is important, and how it affects people.

Explains simply some basic principles involved in space flight.

An astrobiologist describes the powerful, mysterious holes in the space-time continuum called black holes, explains how they not only suck in everything around them, but also spit back out clouds of matter, and discusses their role in the universe.

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the force of gravity and its effects on Earth and the universe. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated introduction for early readers to the basic concepts of gravity, and discusses early roller coaster technology, how coasters make it to the top, record-breaking coasters, and other topics.

Depicts the law of gravity discovered by Newton and explains how he helped shape the scientific method that changed how scientists work. Provides a brief biography, describes the laws of gravity and motion, depicts his experiments with color separation using a prism, and discusses his invention of the reflecting telescope. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and an index.

Presents an introduction to gravity, in simple text with illustrations, providing an explanation of how it works as Zac takes a trip on a space shuttle.

Explores the effects and energy of g-forces, and demonstrates the use of g-forces in amusement parks, racing, space exploration, and sports.

Discusses early theories on gravity, principles of how gravity works, and possible effects of gravity with regards to such phenomena as white dwarfs and black holes.