Autor: Madeline Goodstein

How do bicycle gears work? Why does it look like a skateboard sticks to a skater’s feet? Readers learn all about the physics involved in their favorite wheeled sport, whether it be cycling, skating, …

What is water made of? Why does ice float? What is a soap bubble? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For …

Do all polymers melt? What does a chain of polymer atoms look like? Which cups insulate hot drinks best? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the …

Readers will get a kick out of science and have fun using soccer balls to learn about angles, momentum, rebound ratings, and more while enjoying a favorite sport of soccer. There are lots of physics …

What does physics have to do with favorite sports? Readers will use baseball, basketball, football, and other sports to learn about the science behind sports; the Magnus effect, topspin and backspin, …

Why do baseballs have stitches? Why do football have an oblong shape? How does a Ping-Pong ball change if you fill its center? Through these fun, step-by-step experiments, you will discover the …

Why doesn’t the Moon fall to Earth? Why do the seasons change? What is parallax? How can you simulate weightlessness on Earth? Young scientists will explore the solar system through applied space …

Solids, liquids, and gases, oh my! Readers will learn all about the states of matter and fundamental physical principles with the fun science experiments in this book. Readers find out if they can …

What is friction? What is the coriolis force? Young scientists will explore the physics of forces and motion with the great experiments in this book. Full-color illustrations highlight key points to …