Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

1) Attract and repel: a look at magnets

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Very basic information about magnets and magnetic force.

2) Give it a push! give it a pull!: a look at forces

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

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An introduction to forces that discusses pushes, pulls, motion, direction, speed, and friction, and provides everyday examples and instructions for an activity.

3) Many ways to move: a look at motion

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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An introduction to motion that discusses force, gravity, speed, direction, and other related topics, and provides everyday examples and instructions for an activity.

4) What floats? What sinks?: a look at density

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Explains floating and sinking, including what makes objects move this way and how people use floating and sinking in their lives.

5) What holds us to earth?: a look at gravity

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 page : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Explains what gravity is and how it affects different objects.

6) All charged up: a look at electricity

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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An introduction to electricity that defines what it is; discusses static and current electricity, sources, and uses; and includes a related activity.

7) The energy that warms us: a look at heat

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Learn what heat is and how the temperatures of things change.

8) The energy we see: a look at light

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Learn about where light comes from and how it travels.

9) How big? how heavy? how dense?: look at matter

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to matter.

10) Many kinds of matter: a look at solids, liquids, and gases

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Explains the basic properties of matter through looking at everyday experiences and direct observation.

11) Why do moving objects slow down?: a look at friction

Author

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Series

Lightning bolt books. Exploring physical science

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Describes what friction is and how it affects different objects.