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Readers learn the history of travel and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles. They also learn how speed is measured and how engineers are seeking new and better ways to bring fast, safe travel to people.

After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides in this Spanish-translated book.

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Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents.

Students wont have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This reader explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces students to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Students read about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

True or False: The only reason to play sports is to have fun. False! They also offer opportunities for students to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Students learn how science plays a critical factor in any athletes quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves agai...

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging reader. Students learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Students...

This reader will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newtons three laws of motion, students learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.

Students will be amazed to discover that every time they climb onto bicycles and ride like the wind, they are defying gravity! This book explains the physics and history behind bicycles, skateboards, and surfboards. Students learn what happens from the simplest movement of rolling forward to more complex tricks and stunts of jumping and spinning. Students will never look at bikes, skateboards or surfboards the same way again.

Students may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, thats exactly what theyve done. This book shows students how Newtons three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers movements. Students discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, students can decide if they will ever be...

Phoebe Ann Mosey, better known as Annie Oakley, takes center stage in this script that follows the life of a sharp shootin Western folk hero from her early struggles in a poor family to a time when she amazes audiences all over the world.

A true nature lover, John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, sets out to explore the western frontier with dreams of apple trees blossoming throughout the landscape. This colorful script captures his spirit and courage as he journeys the country planting seeds.

Vishnu is one of the great and powerful Hindu gods. He is a protector who, whenever the world is in danger, comes down to Earth and saves the day. Vishnu appears in many different forms and is greatly loved and respected by Hindus. Find out why!

This script tells a story about a war that took place long ago between the Greeks and the Trojans. It is said that the war began when the Trojans kidnapped Helen, the queen of the great Greek state, Sparta. The effort to get her back caused one of the greatest wars in history that lasted over a decade. Find out how it ended and who was behind the master plan!