Why Do Moving Objects Slow Down?: A Look at Friction (Lightning Bolt Books)

Book 11 of 12: Lightning Bolt Books ® ? Exploring Physical Science

Boothroyd, Jennifer

 
9780761354321: Why Do Moving Objects Slow Down?: A Look at Friction (Lightning Bolt Books)

Synopsis

A baseball player slides on the ground to tag a base. A toy car's wheels rub against the floor and slow the toy car down. Friction is at work all around you. But what exactly is friction? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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Review

"Jellybean-bright backgrounds, large photographs, and brief texts will draw readers to this series. The use of questions and image choices help to make the topics relevant and interesting. Scientific terminology is accurate and understandable although at times the examples, such as 'Stepping on the gas makes a car give off pollution, ' are over-simplified. Occasional photos miss the mark. Attract and Repel implies that coins are magnetic. Captions closely follow the text, missing opportunities to extend content. The concluding activity is simple and clear, but the suggested websites are often too advanced for the audience." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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About the Author

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

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9780761360575: Why Do Moving Objects Slow Down?: A Look at Friction (Lightning Bolt Books (R) -- Exploring Physical Science)

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ISBN 10:  0761360573 ISBN 13:  9780761360575
Publisher: Lerner Classroom, 2010
Softcover