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Text and experiments demonstrate the nature and uses of energy in its various forms.

With a mixture of facts, experiments, and tricks, shows how we can measure the speed of light, fly to the moon, or buy things in a shop with only ten numbers.

Explains the basic science of flight, the problems of getting vehicles into the air, different types of engines, and aircraft design. Includes instructions for making aircraft models.

Outlines the basic science theory behind land transport, including how wheels and suspension work, how land transport vehicles are built, how their engines work, and how they are steered and controlled.

Looks at rockets, lunar modules, shuttles, satellites, and probes, in terms of basic space travel theory, gravity, drag, sources of power, design, and steering.

Describes how the bones of a dinosaur became fossilized, were discovered by a paleontologist, and were ultimately displayed in a museum.

Learn how weather and water wear away rocks.

"A beaver s funny teeth and floppy tail are more than just decoration--they re construction tools! Readers will unlock the mystery of dam building in this entertaining and educational text. Putting an unexpected twist on curricular science topics, this book is sure to grab readers attention. Readers are introduced to the study of life science with real-world examples. Colorful pictures make the information pop, and accessible language clarifies advanced...