Pollock, Steven.
Summary: "Physics is the study of the natural world, an experimental science that lies at the heart of all other sciences. It is an effort to make sense of the world at a fundamental level, to unify and describe observable physical phenomena. 'Classical' refers to the pre-20th century developments in physics, a reductionistic, 'realist' approach that continues to be one of the most productive and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 530 GREFaust, Daniel R.
Summary: "Why do objects fall toward the ground? What makes electric lights go on when we flip a switch? How do magnets work? The answers to these questions and many more become clear when you understand how electromagnetic force and gravitational force operate. This title looks at these forces and presents key concepts in an accessible way. Important theories and applications are presented in clear,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530 FAUForbes, Nancy
Summary: Two veteran science writers with special expertise in physics and engineering tell the story of how two brilliant 19th-century scientists, separated in age by 40 years, discovered the existence of the electromagnetic field, giving rise to many of the technological innovations we have today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 537 FORColón, Erica L.
Summary: How far can you shoot a pom-pom with energy generated from rubber bands? What attracts goo to a balloon? Can you cook s'mores using energy from the sun? Show kids how cool it is to learn physics with 40 fun and engaging experiments. Created by board-certified science teacher Dr. Erica Colón, these physics experiments for kids offer a hands-on approach to learning about concepts like force,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019