Squishing, stretching, turning, and twisting. Author Peter Riley makes learning about physical science concepts fun. After core principals of force are explained through easy-to-understand scenarios, such as when a child pulls on their socks, the concepts of gravity, friction, and magnetic fields are explored. Readers will learn how to use magnets through entertaining experiments. Answers to activities are provided at the back of the book, each activity being easily accomplished through the use of household items.
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Moving Up with Science is the ideal next step for learning about science.
Peter Riley was a science teacher for 25 years, 17 of them as Head of Science. His first book was published in 1981, and he has been a full-time author since 1996, with over 200 books published for children, students and teachers. He is the winner of the prestigious Schoolbook Award for Science in 2000, as well as being shortlisted for the Aventis Science Prize 2004 and nominated for the Educational Resources Award in 2009.
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