Other editions of book Pushes and Pulls

Why does air escape from an untied balloon? What stops us from floating away? How does friction slow things down?Packed with fun experiments to show you how and why different forces work!Series DescriptionLearn about light, electricity, and gravity through practical activities and easy-to-follow explanations of the major elements of science.Using basic experiments and activities, children will learn about the world around them. Concise text and fantastic photographs provide a clear guide toscientific principles surrounding each subject.The series Why It Works includes:Electricity 978-1-59566-559-1Light & Dark 978-1-59566-556-0Material 978-1-59566-557-7Pushes & Pulls 978-1-59566-558-4

Why does air escape from an untied balloon? What stops us from floating away? Find out the answers to these questions and more with fun experiments that show you how and why different forces work! This title features: * Simple experiments to test basic scientific ideas * Clear explanations for every experiment * Amazing facts * Photographs and cartoons * Glossary to explain new and difficult words * Notes for parents and teachers