mechanics

Explores seven physics themes that form the foundation of our understanding of the physical world.

Describes the job responsibilities of automotive care workers and explains what is needed to get a position in the field.

TV's Don Herbert uses demonstrations and hands-on activities to teach scientific principles.

Presents over twenty experiments exploring the principles of mechanics.

Provides students, ages 8 to 13, with hand-on instruction in five basic areas of physics. Requires common household items.

Photographs and easy-to-read text illustrate how various objects can be moved by pushing or pulling them.

Presents a comprehensive study of Newton's three laws of motion in connection with important research done in the field of physics, and discusses their application to the study of the movements of actual objects.

Introduces the basic concepts of pushing and pulling in different situations.

Presents science projects and experiments exploring the physics of various toys, including an air car, top, and balloon.

Simple text and pictures explain the concepts of friction, gravity, pushing, and pulling. Includes activities demonstrating basic principles of mechanics.