Physics Lab in a Hardware Store (Physical Science Labs) [Paperback]

Bob Friedhoffer (Author), Robert Friedhoffer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Physical Science Labs

Examines such topics in physics as mass, weight, gravity, buoyancy, and pressure with experiments using common household tools.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 6-9--With clear, easy-to-follow explanations, Friedhoffer explores how various tools and devices found in hardware stores rely on basic concepts of physics, such as the inclined plane, mass, buoyancy, and the lever. The presentation is great fun and illustrates how everyday tools must be designed with an appreciation of physical laws. Suggestions for demonstrations using various pieces of hardware equipment are also included. Clear, black-and-white drawings aid in explaining the physics concepts. This title is a companion volume to Physics Lab in a Housewares Store (Watts, 1996), which follows the same concept with tools commonly found in the kitchen. A jarring note to parents and educators states that many of the students who will be attracted to one of the books will probably not be attracted to the other, "due to traditional gender preferences." Given the overlap between the two books, libraries would be well served to purchase one of them, but do not need both.

Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531158233
• ISBN-13: 978-0531158234
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Physics

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good resource for simple machines and tools., April 27, 2000

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Melonie J Dropik - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physics Lab in a Hardware Store (Physical Science Labs) (Paperback)

This little book of investigations presents a variety of tools (e.g., hammer, screw) that we commonly encounter and illustrates how each is representative of a basic simple machine. The language is clear and easy to understand while applying physics concepts. I would most likely use it as a resource for teaching Applied Physical Science to students who might be difficlut to motovate to learn physics concepts. The appeal of learning about tools that are familiar may be a good motivational technique. If you're a pack-rat of teaching resources like me, you'll find useful information in this inexpensive resource.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not too impressive, December 15, 2001

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cory m (Pomfret Center, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physics Lab in a Hardware Store (Physical Science Labs) (Paperback)

I got the impression that the book would involve some simple building but there was very little depth to the experiments. Most weren't very clever either - a good experiment for demonstration should always be counterintuitive. Not alot of information that isn't already obvious.