Force and Motion
Graphic Nov.
Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–11 · 2011

Force and Motion

By Joseph Midthun

Part of the Building Blocks of Science series

Discover the secrets of force and motion through fun adventures and simple machines.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 39 ratings
32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join Force and Motion on a thrilling journey as they punt footballs, ride bikes, and launch rockets. Through vibrant comic-style pages, young readers will uncover the mysteries of friction, acceleration, and speed. Dive into the world of pulleys and levers, making complex physics concepts accessible and entertaining. This engaging series transforms STEM learning into an exciting adventure, perfect for budding scientists eager to explore the fundamentals of physics. With humor and action, each book offers scientifically accurate insights, ensuring even the toughest topics are easy to grasp. Embark on this educational quest and ignite a passion for science!

From the publisher

What is a force, and what is motion? Follow the funny characters “Force” and “Motion” as they punt a football, ride a bicycle, and blast off in a rocket plane to find out! Through bright and colorful comic-book-style pages, kids will explore such concepts as friction, acceleration, and speed. They will have fun learning about pulleys, levers, and other simple machines.

World Book’s Building Blocks of Physical Science series makes complex STEM lessons exciting for young learners with a primary reading level grades 3 through 5. Each nonfiction book pairs humor and action with scientifically accurate information to make even the most difficult topics amusing and easy to understand. Kids will eagerly learn the fundamentals of physics through such volumes as Energy, Magnetism, and Matter and How It Changes. Helpful glossaries and indexes in each volume direct readers to the most important terms and topics. Materials for further exploration are suggested in lists of additional resources. Give budding scientists a head start with World Book’s fun Building Blocks series!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about force and energyBooks about movement and motionBooks about scienceBooks about physics
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Book details

Publication
Published
July 1, 2012
First published
December 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780716614234

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