What keeps objects from floating out of your hand? What if your feet drifted away from the ground? What stops everything from floating into space? Gravity. Author Jason Chin takes this complex subject and makes it brilliantly accessible to young listeners in this innovative book. His expansive but simple narrative does justice to the subject at hand, looking at the concept of gravity in a whole new way. From the redwoods to the oceans to a small island,...

"If you throw a ball, it will soar through the air and then fall with a thump to the floor--thanks to gravity! Gravity makes life possible for all of us. Without gravity we would all float into space. So next time you do--well, anything--thank gravity."--

"Easy-to-read text, simple infographics, and fun facts create a basic explanation of gravity and its effects. Young readers will understand Newton's most famous discovery and learn what keeps their feet on the ground." -- Publisher description.

This stimulating and accessible volume offers readers a fascinating view of a force known as gravity. Readers examine many scientific concepts, including Newton's laws of gravity, mass and gravitational forces, galaxies, satellites, Earth's solar system, centrifugal force, tides, and erosion. Vocabulary boxes provide additional guidance to readers, and the "Compare and Contrast" and "Think About It" sidebars give students opportunities to ponder concepts...

A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!

Why does the rain fall? Why do rivers flow to the sea? The scientific theory of gravity answers these and many more questions we may have about this invisible force. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of gravity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of gravity was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding...

Everything moves! Kids run around the playground, cars drive on the road, and balls fly through the air. What causes all this motion? Physics! Forces and motion rule the way everything moves through space. In Explore Forces and Motion! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 discover that the push and pull of every object on the planet and in space depends on how a force acts upon it. Things float because of a force called buoyancy, we stick...

"What Is Gravity? introduces readers to the science behind that question, explaining the physics behind the phenomenon through graphs and activities. Easy-to-understand summaries following each chapter highlights the most important points for review."--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to gravity. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Gravity is all around us. Learn how it is used in art, technology, and engineering. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind gravity, as well as its real-world applications." -- Publisher's website.