Newton's laws
By: Glen Phelan.
Contributors: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Series: Physical science; Physical science (National Geographic Society (U.S.))
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
Subjects: Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727 -- Juvenile literature.; Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.; Force and energy -- Juvenile literature.; Motion -- Juvenile literature.; Force and energy.; Motion.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Introduces Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of motion, with examples of how Newton's laws explain the movements of everyday objects. Describes some of Newton's scientific discoveries and accomplishments, and explores how Newton's laws of motion affected the development of flight.
Notes: Grades 3-8.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 30) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: a wild ride; title: Newton's laws of motion: moving by the rules; title: Isaac Newton: moving in a new direction; title: Applying Newton's laws: above and beyond; title: Picture this: using GPS; title: Thinking like a scientist: predicting; title: Hands-on science: Newton's laws in action; title: Science notebook; title: Glossary.