This title in the ALA "Booklist" Top Ten Nonfiction series explains one of the most fundamental concepts of physics in simple terms, exploring such forces as momentum, velocity, and gravity. Full color.

"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of physics. Newton's groundbreaking theory of gravity and the Laws of Motion proved a great leap forward in science and changed the world's understanding of the forces at work on Earth and in space.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: Physics Suitable for the 2023 exams Ideal GCSE grade 9-1 practice in handy revision cards Four different card types Revise, Memorise, Test and Practical cover everything you need to revise and test for each topic. Practise in short bursts and mix up the cards to familiarise yourself with the topics and different question types. * 100 topic-based GCSE revision cards * How to Use cards include revision tips and games * Revise cards provide a recap of the key facts you need to know for each topic * Memorise cards include the most important scientific terms, definitions and equations * Test cards feature quick-fire questions to test your understanding and recall * Practical cards allow you to review all required practicals Also available for GCSE Chemistry (9780008353902), Biology (9780008353896), Combined Science Trilogy (9780008353926) and KS3 Science (9780008398729)

Physics for the IB Diploma, Sixth edition, covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Physics for first examination in 2016. This workbook is specifically for the IB Physics syllabus, for examination from 2016. The Physics for the IB Diploma Workbook contains straightforward chapters that outline key terms, while providing opportunities to practise core skills, such as handling data, evaluating information and problem solving. Each chapter then concludes with exam-style questions. The workbook reinforces learning through the course and builds students' confidence using the core scientific skills - empowering them to become confident independent learners. Answers to all of the questions in the workbook are on the CD-ROM.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Higher Subject: Physics Suitable for the 2023 exams Get ready for the exams with test-style practice questions Exam-style test papers provide realistic practice to fully prepare for the GCSE 9-1 exam. * 2 full sets of exam practice papers * Realistic exam-style questions * Detailed answers with a full mark scheme For more GCSE Grade 9-1 science revision, we've got you covered with Biology Higher Practice Test Papers (9780008321413) as well as Chemistry Foundation Practice Test Papers (9780008321420).

Edexcel International GCSE Physics Simplified is a comprehensive summary revision book aimed at 14-16 year old students. This book is designed to cover all of the learning outcomes for the latest Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Physics (4PH1) specification for examinations from 2019 onwards. This books layout was designed by students, for students. It contains clearly illustrated diagrams, step by step calculations and valuable additional support materials such as a complete equation summary and glossary of important terms. All Double Award and Separate Science Award material is clearly highlighted and as a whole helps to guide the learner. The font size is large and the text is well spaced out and easy on the eye.

The only textbook that completely covers the OxfordAQA International GCSE Physics specification (9203), for first teaching in September 2016. Written by experienced authors, the engaging, international approach ensures a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of physics and provides exam-focused practice to build assessment confidence. It fully covers the 5 required practicals in the specification, enabling your students to build the investigative and experimental skills required for assessment. This textbook helps students to develop the scientific, mathematical and practical skills and knowledge needed for the Oxford AQA International GCSE Physics exams and provides an excellent grounding for A Level study. This pack includes one print textbook and one online textbook. The online textbook can be accessed on a wide range of devices and the licence is valid until 31st December 2026, for use by one student or teacher. Your first login will be sent to you in the mail on a printed access card.

The only textbook that fully supports the Physics part of the OxfordAQA International GCSE Combined Sciences specification (9204), for first teaching from September 2016. Written by experienced authors, the enquiry-based, international approach ensures a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of Physics and provides exam-focused practice to build assessment confidence. It fully covers the 3 required Physics practicals in the specification, enabling your students to build the investigative and experimental skills required for assessment. This textbook helps students to develop the scientific, mathematical and practical skills and knowledge needed for the OxfordAQA International GCSE Combined Sciences exams and provides an excellent grounding for further study at A Level.

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Physics First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Twenty First Century Science is a motivating and engaging way to study science at GCSE. These resources will prepare students both for progression to further study of science and to be scientifically minded and informed citizens. The Twenty First Century Science suite will: - Develop students' abilities to critically evaluate data and information, by examining evidence and the arguments that link evidence to conclusions - Link science to issues relevant to all students and to the experiences of everyday life - Develop students' understanding of the concepts and models that scientists use to explain the world - Develop students' hands-on scientific skills and their understanding of experimental work in developing scientific explanations. Built on research and evidence-based principles, these Twenty First Century Science resources have been developed alongside the specifications, with close collaboration between OCR, the University of York Science Education Group, and Oxford University Press. Student Books feature: - Content fully matched to the new 2016 OCR Twenty First Century Science GCSE Science (9-1) specifications, presented in interesting and engaging contexts - Differentiation for all abilities in the form of Higher and Foundation books - Integrated maths support throughout - Exam preparation and practical support throughout - Summary and review questions, worked examples, and plenty of practice and synoptic questions.

Did you know that energy comes from the food you eat? From the sun and wind? From fuel and heat?

You get energy every time you eat. You transfer energy to other things every time you play baseball. In this book, you can find out all the ways you and everyone on earth need energy to make things happen.

Newly revised in line with the latest syllabus and with a modernised, student-friendly design, including a truly interactive CD which provides additional practice for students and brings lab work to life with exciting activities and simulations.

Briefly explains the effects of light and includes experiments to demonstrate.

What is hot and what is cold? The sun is hot, an ice lolly is cold. Hot and Cold looks at how we use hot and cold things every day, how we keep warm and how we keep cool. Lively text, colourful pictures and fun puzzles help you to learn all about hot and cold. Part of the series Now You Know Science - 6 titles that cover fun science topics.

Physics comes alive when it's unveiled beneath the hood of the coolest, fastest science book around. Written in a no-nonsense style, this user-friendly science book features kids' favorite cars and contains experiments that readers can try at home. Full color.

A vibrant and hands-on approach to practical science experiments, Discover It Yourself: Flying and Floating is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to air and water. Keen scientists can discover why air and water are essential to life on Earth, why the wind blows and the three forms of water. After learning the essential key facts, readers can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely, and clearly presented. Written by David Glover, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to make a hot-air pinwheel, fly your own homemade kite, build a waterwheel, and much more.