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Description
Through charts, maps, and illustrations, this book gives a visual story to help readers understand key concepts about forces and motion.
Quick Summary
Instead of dense paragraphs, the author turns the science of forces and motion into a series of bold infographics and maps that kids can read in minutes while still getting the big ideas. Each spread features a cartoon guide like a tiny physicist in a lab coat who walks readers through experiments such as testing friction with a skateboard, launching a paper rocket, or building a simple lever, and then shows the data in easy-to-read charts. The book is perfect for middle-grade readers who love visual learning, especially those who enjoy the bright, graphic style of series like "Science Comics" or the friendly humor of "The Way Things Work" for kids. Parents will appreciate that the content is purely educational, with no scary or overly silly content, and that each concept is broken down into bite-sized pieces that reinforce classroom lessons. By the end, kids will have a solid grasp of Newton's laws, gravity, and how different surfaces affect motion, and they'll have a few fun ideas they can try at home with everyday materials. If your child is looking for a way to see physics in action without wading through a textbook, this book makes the perfect bridge between play and learning.