Forces in Nature:: Understanding Gravitational, Electrical, and Magnetic Force (Library of Physics) [Library Binding]

Liz Sonneborn (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–Sonneborn covers gravitational force, electromagnetic force, electromagnetism at work, and strong and weak forces. The writing is clear and easy to read. A final chapter discusses the unification of forces. Viegas begins by explaining kinetic and potential energy and the history of their discoveries. Mechanical energy, momentum, and the laws of energy are also presented. Willett introduces readers to the nature of light and of the atom. The ultraviolet catastrophe, the photoelectric effect, and line spectra are also addressed. These titles provide basic introductions to their respective topics and are especially useful for reluctant readers or those new to the topics. The layouts are open and appealing and include well-captioned photographs and simple diagrams.–Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group; 1 edition (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140420332X
• ISBN-13: 978-1404203327
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,136,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the author of more than eighty nonfiction works for middle grade readers and young adults. I write on a wide variety of subjects, but my specialties include biography, women's history, ethnic studies, American Indian history and culture, African-American studies, and American popular culture. You can find out more about me and my books at www.lizsonneborn.com.