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Physics: Investigate the Mechanics of Nature Hardback - 2014

by Jane P. Gardner; Samuel Carbaugh (Illustrator)

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Have you ever noticed that the physical world works in certain ways? Skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks. If you jump up as high as you can, you'll quickly fall back to the ground. Baseball players use gravity to bring the ball back down when they throw it. When you flip a switch, electricity powers your toaster. Rock bands use electricity to put on a show. The fascinating science of physics helps you understand why forces, motion, gravity, electricity, light, and sound work in predictable ways.

Combining inquiry-based activities with physics topics, Physics: Investigate the Forces of Nature features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, youtube links, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of physics and bring it to life. Projects include designing a skateboard park that maps the forces at work on the skateboarder and the skateboard, and creating a stage design for a rock band that places electric current where it is needed. Additional materials include a timeline, a list of current reference works, and Internet resources.

This title meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in science and technology; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

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Have you ever noticed that the physical world works in certain ways? When you push an object it moves. Skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks. If you jump as high as you can, you'll quickly fall back to the ground. Baseball players use gravity to bring the ball back down when they throw it. The fascinating science of physics helps you understand why forces, motion, gravity, electricity, magnetism, light, and sound work in predictable ways.

Physics: Investigate the Mechanics of Nature features graphic novel illustrations, interesting sidebars, youtube links, and a glossary of important vocabulary to bring the complex world of physics to life. Inquiry-based, age-appropriate projects include designing a skateboard park that maps the forces at work--both on the skateboarder and on the skateboard--and creating an electroscope to detect electric charges around your house or school. Physics can be fun!

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  • Title Physics: Investigate the Mechanics of Nature
  • Author Jane P. Gardner; Samuel Carbaugh (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Nomad Press (VT)
  • Publication date 2014
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Recycled Paper, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781619302273 / 1619302276
  • Weight 1.13 lbs (0.51 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.28 x 8.19 x 0.56 in (26.11 x 20.80 x 1.42 cm)
  • Age range 12 to 15 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 10
  • Reading level 900
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Physics
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2014497418
  • Dewey Decimal Code 530

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  • Publishers Weekly, 05/12/2014, Page 60

About the author

Jane P. Gardner has worked in publishing as a writer and editor of educational material for the K-12+ market for over a decade. With master's degrees in geology and education, Jane brings her unique combination of skills in science and education to each project. Jane lives in Melrose, MA.

Sam Carbaugh is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. He has worked with many colleges and companies to create informational comics and illustrations. Sam lives in Grand Rapids, MI.

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