Projectile science : the physics behind kicking a field goal and launching a rocket : with science activities for kids

Projectile science The physics behind kicking a field goal and launching a rocket : with science activities for kids

Matthew Brenden Wood

Book - 2018

Learn why projectiles follow the paths they do and what factors influence those paths. Readers who are fascinated with potato cannons, slingshots, and rocketry will love taking that next step and applying what they learn about the laws of physics to the science of figuring out where to aim.

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Subjects
Mechanics > Juvenile literature.
Force and energy > Juvenile literature.
Motion > Experiments > Juvenile literature.
Gravity > Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Published
White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Matthew Brenden Wood (author)
Other Authors
Tom Casteel (illustrator)
Physical Description
v, 122 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience
Ages 10-15.
Guided reading level: V.
980L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 118-120) and index.
ISBN
9781619306769
9781619306783
  • The science of projectiles
  • What goes up: The laws of motion
  • Projectile motion: Tracking trajectories
  • Slingshots, catapults, and cannons: Mechanical energy
  • Curveballs and spirals: Air resistance
  • When what goes up doesn't come down: Rockets.
Review by Booklist Review

Blending real-world knowledge with hands-on activities, these volumes in the Build It Yourself series (4 new titles) also focus on high-interest STEM topics. In each title, the clear text begins with a historical overview before delving into contemporary issues. A plethora of activities throughout lets students dive into the concepts in meaningful ways. Projectile Science explains Newton's laws of motion before concentrating on such projectile specifics as tracking trajectories; mechanical energy (through slingshots, catapults, and cannons); air resistance (through curveballs and spirals); and rockets. A variety of visuals, including photographs, cartoon graphics, QR codes with links to videos, and sidebars, further enhance the series.--Angela Leeper Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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