Books with title Physical Science

Scientific discovery is powered by questioning minds. This useful series harnesses kids natural curiosity to explore subjects from the 2nd and 3rd grade physical science curricula. Each book opens with an introduction to an important physical science topic. Then, the author raises and answers 20 interesting questions about that topic. Colorful photographs and diagrams will help kids grasp the important scientific concepts introduced throughout the series. A glossary, index, and web site that links to more information offer additional opportunities for young readers to expand their knowledge.

This comprehensive volume provides an authoritative treatment of three major areas of study in physical science: astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Students learn about astronomys origins in Egypt, the physical theories that emerged in ancient Greece, the influence of Ptolemy and Aristotle, and the discoveries of the scientific revolution, including Galileos telescopic explorations and scientists findings in mechanics and optics. Readers consider the impact of Newtonian theory, developments in electricity and magnetism, the Big-Bang model, evolution of stars and formation of chemical elements, radioactivity, quantum mechanics, black holes, and the identification of the Higgs boson by the Large Hadron Collider in 2013.

Explore the Earth with these 4 Sylvan Dell titles related to the Earth and the Physical Sciences. The picture books in this set are each fictional stories with nature & science themes designed for reading fun but, at the same time, to pique a child's interest and tee-up science, math, and geography learning. Titles include: Julie the Rockhound, Newton and Me**, Pandas' Earthquake Escape, Ready, Set... WAIT! (Award Winners**). 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book's homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

Whether you are throwing and catching in your backyard, playing touch football, or receiving the kick-off at the Super Bowl, you are demonstrating the laws of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how air resistance and friction affects how a ball travels, how torque helps make a tackle, and why kinetic energy and impact make helmets necessary.