All about physics
Hammond, Richard, 1969-2015
Book
Richard Hammond explains All About Physics in this popular, award-winning series, from the discoveries of ancient Greece to Einstein via Galileo and Newton. Physics doesn't just happen in a lab - it happens in the kitchen, in your bath, in a car! Join a thrilling high-energy journey through time, space and beyond and find out about the physical forces that make our world what it is. Find out how science affects everything, from roller-coasters to fighter pilots. Crammed with fascinating physics facts and interactive experiments. A totally cool look at physics!
Main title:
All about physics / Richard Hammond.
Author:
Hammond, Richard, 1969-, author
Work:
Edition:
Revised edition.
Imprint:
London Dorling Kindersley Publishing Limited, 2015.©2015
Collation:
96 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Interest age level: Ages 11+.
Contents:
[pt. 1]. In the beginning -- Greece is the word -- The dark ages -- Into the light -- Galileo's world -- Newton's universe -- [pt. 2]. Can you feel the force? -- What is a force? -- It's the law! -- Can you do physics on a bike? -- What causes friction? -- How fast can you go? -- G force -- Energy -- How can you make forces bigger? -- How do bicycles work? -- How fast can you fall? -- How do planes stay in the air? -- Why do golf balls have dimples? -- What's the best shape for a car? -- Why do balls bounce? -- Can you lie on a bed of nails? -- [pt. 3]. What's the matter? -- What is matter made of? -- What's inside an atom? -- Why do balloons stick to the wall? -- Shocking experiments -- How do magnets work? -- Can you feel the heat? -- States of matter -- What shape is a raindrop? -- Can you walk on custard? -- How does a balloon burst? -- [pt. 4]. Can you see the light? -- Is light made up of particles? -- What color is light -- Can you see rainbows in bubbles? -- When is light invisible -- Why is the sky blue? -- How fast is light? -- Can you travel at the speed of light? -- Who's who? -- Glossary -- Index.
ISBN:
9780241206553 (paperback)
Dewey class:
530
Language:
English
BRN:
281677