How things work.
Contributors: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Series: Books for world explorers
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 1983
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9780870444258; 9780870444302
Subjects: Physics -- Juvenile literature.; Technology -- Juvenile literature.; Physics.; Technology.
Description: Uses such familiar objects as a bicycle, neon sign, calculator, and hot air balloon to introduce the field of physics.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 101.
Accompanied by "Classroom activities folder" containing work sheets, etc.
Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Bicycle; title: Clock; title: Toaster; title: Compass; title: Electric motor; title: Vending machine; title: Camera; title: Neon; title: Laser; title: Clarinet and piano; title: Stereo radio; title: Garage-door opener; title: Radar; title: Traffic signal; title: Calculator; title: Video game; title: Smoke detector; title: Fire sprinkler; title: Sailplane; title: Hot-air balloon; title: Space shuttle; title: Glossary; title: Additional reading