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Learning about energy, forces, and motion. / - Chicago : World Book, c2012. - 64 pages; colour illustrations; 28 cm. - Learning playground. .

Includes index.

What is energy? -- Energy from the sun -- Make a solar collector -- Energy from wind -- Energy from burning -- Make a snake dancer -- Energy from electricity -- It's electric -- Energy from atoms -- What makes it work? -- Forces and motion -- Energy and motion -- Make a spool engine -- The invisible push -- A force for stopping -- Working with friction -- A downward pull -- Balanced forces -- Making work easier -- What are levers? -- Make a lever -- What are inclined planes? -- Make an inclined plane -- What are wedges? -- What are screws? -- What are wheels and axles? -- What are pulleys? -- Make a complex machine -- Identify simple machines.

"An activity-based volume that introduces early-level physical science concepts, including energy and motion, different types of forces, and simple machines. Features include a glossary, an additional resource list, and an index"--

ISBN: 9780716602330 0716602334

LCCN: 2011011521

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Force and energy--Juvenile literature.
Motion--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: QC73.4 / .L43 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 531.6