What does gravity do?
By: Alix Wood
Series: Galaxy guides
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781499408522; 9781499408560
Subjects: Gravity; Juvenile literature; Force and energy; Gravité; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse; Force et énergie
Description: "What is gravity and how does it work? Could Earth ever stop spinning, and what would happen if it did? How do astronauts prepare for a life with zero gravity? This book introduces readers to scintillating science topics using easy-to-understand diagrams and fun fact boxes. This book explores important concepts such as weight and mass, how gravity affects our solar system, and zero gravity. Engaging, concise text explains each concept thoroughly, as bright visuals make science come alive. Hands-on experiments make this a dynamic and memorable learning experience"--Provided by the publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What is gravity?; title: Who discovered Earth has gravity?; title: What is weight? what is mass?; title: How did gravity help shape the universe?; title: Could one big mass attract everything?; title: How does gravity make objects go into orbit?; title: How does gravity affect us on Earth?; title: How does the moon's gravity affect Earth?; title: How do astronauts cope with less gravity?; title: Do astronauts float or free-fall in space?; title: What is G-force?; title: Could gravity cause an object to hit Earth?; title: Galaxy quiz.