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Eyewitness: Force & Motion [Hardcover]

Peter Lafferty (Author)


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8 and up3 and upDK Eyewitness Books
Discover the forces that set the world in motion -- what they are and how they can be harnessed by machines.

DK gives a new look to the series that forever changed the nonfiction genre and set the standard for highly informative visual guides. This volume, and those to follow in future seasons, forms part of an indispensable library for the whole family. Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of forces and motion, this book features clear, expertly written text, color and black-and-white photos, charts, graphics, and 3-D models -- all of which combine to make complex scientific concepts easy to understand.


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Grade 5-7-- These two series entries explore traditional topics in the lavish full-color photographs and drawings characteristic of so-called coffee table books. Many are of items rarely seen in science books--historic equipment from museum collections. Each chapter runs two pages, with a short introduction and explanations around the numerous illustrations. Because the art dominates, the text is limited and provides just a glimpse of each subject. Whereas the attractive format of these books links them, the quality of writing divides them. Matter follows conventional themes such as changes of state, molecules, and the nucleus. Several times it lapses into sloppy explanations, e.g., stating that table salt in water forms atoms rather than ions. On the other hand, Force & Motion is well written, featuring standard subjects (friction and gravity) mixed with unusual ones (the science of cannonballs and hoists). Librarians should couple these books with standard ``text-heavy'' science books. Unfortunately, no list of recommended readings is included in either one. Yet for the art alone, these books are fine additions to most collections. --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  • Hardcover: 64 pages
  • Publisher: DK CHILDREN (October 4, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789448823
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789448828
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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