Forces and Motion: Home

Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of forces for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.

When times are tough, you pull yourself up and push yourself to the top ... of a beanstalk ... where you might get schooled in forces and motion by a STEM-loving giant named Dennis. At least that's what happens to Jack in this delicious twist on a classic fairy tale, supported by critical thinking questions and a glossary of key physics terms.

Escaping from a tall tower using one's hair is SO fairy-tale old school. THIS STEM-smart Rapunzel uses the brain beneath her hair to educate her prince (and readers) on the ways the science of simple machines can save the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions reinforce the story's key physics concepts.

This series introduces simple science topics using everyday objects and situations that readers can recognize in the world around them. This title looks at forces: what they are, what effects they have, how friction affects them and what effects different surfaces have.

The Garbage Gang builds a bowling alley, and they meet Gordy's bowling ball, Beau. Beau likes to knock down pins, so the gang wonders, "Are bowling balls bullies?" Fortunately, Beau helps them learn all about forces and motion, and soon they discover the answer to their burning question.  

Curious Pearl and her friends love soccer. There's plenty of fun, and lots of forces and motion in action. Pearl teaches her friends all about physical science as they play a game on the soccer field. Free bonus video content through the Capstone 4D augmented reality app enhances the science experience.

Running, biking, walking and waving. Motion is all around us. But what is it? How does motion work? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience to encourage deeper understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Get moving! By opening this book, you'll be using force to make the cover move. You use forces every day. But how? Learn more about this science basic and then experience the ups and downs of force with a hands-on experiment.