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Books in Science Essentials Physics series

  • Forces and Motion

    Gerard Cheshire

    Paperback (MMS Gold, April 1, 2010)
    This title introduces the reader to the ways in which forces are used in our everyday lives. Find out how forces make things move and change direction, learn about the effects of gravity, and discover how our knowledge of forces has led to the tools that we use today. This series is packed with the latest scientific information and is an ideal support for physics students at Key Stage 3 level. The series will also be of interest to older students. Fascinating feature boxes outline recent physics research and encourage the reader to look more closely at the world in which they live. Key concepts are brought to life with full colour illustrations and mini quizzes help to reinforce new ideas.
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  • Light and Colours

    Gerard Cheshire

    Paperback (MMS Gold, April 1, 2010)
    This title introduces the reader to light and how it shapes life as we know it. Find out what light is, how it travels, and how it allows us to see. Learn all about the colors of light, discover the importance of color and find out how light can deceive the eye. This series is packed with the latest scientific information and is an ideal support for physics students at Key Stage 3 level. The series will also be of interest to older students. Fascinating feature boxes outline recent physics research and encourage the reader to look more closely at the world in which they live. Key concepts are brought to life with full color illustrations and mini quizzes help to reinforce new ideas.
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  • The Solar System and Beyond

    Gerard Cheshire

    Paperback (MMS Gold, April 1, 2010)
    This title introduces the planet Earth and the incredibly vast space beyond. Find out how gravity formed the Solar System, take a closer look at our neighboring planets, follow the life of a star, and discover how the Universe may have been born. This series is packed with the latest scientific information and is an ideal support for physics students at Key Stage 3 level. The series will also be of interest to older students. Fascinating feature boxes outline recent physics research and encourage the reader to look more closely at the world in which they live. Key concepts are brought to life with full color illustrations and mini quizzes help to reinforce new ideas.
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  • Energy

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    Energy comes in many forms, and we depend on it in many ways. This book explores the different forms of energy, looking at how it can be transferred and used.
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  • How the Brain Works

    John McCrone, John Gribbin

    Paperback (DK ADULT, )
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  • Forces and Motion

    Angela Royston

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    All movement depends on forces, and forces hold the universe in balance. This book explores forces, from simple pushes and pulls to the force of gravity that keeps our feet on the ground.
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  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2014)
    All materials can exist in different states, but what are the differences, and how do materials change from one state to another? This book explores solids, liquids, and gases, looking at their properties and the processes involved in changing state.
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  • Energy and Matter

    Gerard Cheshire

    Hardcover (Evans Brothers, March 1, 2008)
    None
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  • Electricity

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    We depend on electricity in nearly every facet of our daily lives. But what exactly is electricity, how do we generate it, and how can we use it? This book explores the phenomenon that keeps the modern world up and running.
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  • Energy

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Raintree, July 3, 2014)
    Energy comes in many forms, and we depend on it in many ways. This book explores the different forms of energy, looking at how it can be transferred and used.
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  • Materials

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    The world is full of materials, and they are all different. This book explores the wide range of materials we use, looking at their properties and what makes them suitable for different applications.
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  • Forces and Motion

    Angela Royston

    Hardcover (Raintree, July 18, 2013)
    All movement depends on forces, and forces hold the universe in balance. This book explores forces, from simple pushes and pulls to the force of gravity that keeps our feet on the ground.
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