Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!: A Look at Forces

by Jennifer Boothroyd

Overview

You push a swing. Your brother pulls a wagon. Forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a force? And how do forces act on different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761360568
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2010
Series:	Lightning Bolt Bks.: Exploring Physical Science
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

Editorial Reviews

"With simplistic text accompanied by vivid photographs, each title explains an area of physical science, such as force, motion, and density. Using real life examples, the author explains the topic in a meaningful way for young readers. Each title is organized into five sections, followed by a hands-on activity that demonstrates the book's subject. This series would be a welcome addition to school libraries' science section as well as elementary science classrooms. Recommended." --Library Media Connection

From the Publisher

It takes a force to flatten dough. It takes friction to stop your bike. The pull of a magnet holds a picture to your refrigerator. The pull of a wagon causes it to roll. The force of a ping pong ball can be stopped by a small paddle held in your hand, yet the force of an oncoming train requires a larger force. From the brightly colored table of contents to the glossary page after page is filled with brightly color photographs of young children experimenting with forces in ways that all children can relate to. Each seems to flow from the other as force is explained in easy to understand sentences. The photographs highlight the text in such a way that the readers will become caught up in learning, guessing the solutions before the text is even read. The large font adds to the books appeal and will entice early readers to pick this book up over and over again. IT is an excellent example of a great story for building success with not only learning to read but reading to learn. A hands-on activity invites the reader to interact with the text and conduct an experiment to determine which type of ball needs the most force to move. Fun! A thorough list of additional resources is included for the young scientist who wants to learn more or for teachers who are building units of research materials. A perfect addition to a classroom or personal library. Reviewer: Kathy Leggett

Children's Literature - Kathy Leggett