Books in Our Physical World series

Provides an introduction to energy, and explains how most energy comes from the sun. Includes an activity, and information on James Prescott Joule.

Introduces the concepts of floating and sinking, and how they are used in the world. Includes an activity.

Introduces matter and its three forms as solid, a liquid, and a gas. Includes an activity and information on scientist Jacques Charles.

How does sound measure the ocean? Why do magnets work? Easy explanations of how and why things work, colorful photos, and simple diagrams help readers learn and understand basic physics in our world.

Provides an introduction to gravity and its characteristics. Includes an activity.

Provides an introduction to electricity, along with information on how electricity is created, stored, and moved. Includes an activity and information on Benjamin Franklin.

Provides an introduction to gravity and its characteristics. Includes an activity.

Introduces matter and its three forms as solid, a liquid, and a gas. Includes an activity and information on scientist Jacques Charles.

Introduces the concepts of floating and sinking, and how they are used in the world. Includes an activity.

Provides an introduction to magnets, magnetism, and the compass. Includes an activity, plus information about Michael Faraday, who discovered how to use magnets to make electricity.

Provides an introduction to energy, and explains how most energy comes from the sun. Includes an activity, and information on James Prescott Joule.

Introduces motion, and the concepts of force, speed, and friction. Includes an activity, and information on Isaac Newton.