This book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Bikes and Boards 6-Pack
Grade: 3
Price: $54.99
This book explains the physics and history behind bicycles, skateboards, and surfboards. Readers learn what happens from the simplest movement of rolling forward to more complex tricks and stunts of jumping and spinning.
Climbing and Diving 6-Pack
Grade: 2
Price: $54.99
This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb.
The Quest for Speed: Vehicles 6-Pack
Grade: 3
Price: $54.99
Readers learn the history of travel and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles. They also learn how speed is measured and how engineers are seeking new and better ways to bring fast, safe travel to people.
The Quest for Personal Best: Individual Sports 6-Pack
Grade: 2
Price: $54.99
Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents.
How Toys Work 6-Pack
Grade: 3
Price: $54.99
Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Forces and Motion Add-on Pack
Grade: 2-3
Price: $49.99
Explore the forces at work in toys, bikes, snowboards, and amusement park rides! This Add-on Pack includes one copy of each of the six leveled books included in the complete kit.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Forces and Motion Kit
Grade: 2-3
Price: $449.99
Engage intermediate-level students with foundational physical science concepts as they explore the forces at work in their toys, bikes, snowboards, and favorite amusement park rides!
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Forces in Nature Kit
Grade: 2-3
Price: $449.99
Bring the heat of a wildfire, the rushing wind of a tornado, and the drama of an erupting volcano into the classroom. Engage elementary students with this compelling Earth and space science topic.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Biomes and Ecosystems Kit
Grade: 2-3
Price: $449.99
Explore the complex systems of plants, animals, climate, and geography that make up biomes and ecosystems around the world. This kit includes leveled science books that facilitate differentiation.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Basics of Matter Kit
Grade: 1-2
Price: $449.99
Help elementary students discover the solids, liquids, and gases that make up the world around them.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Neighbors in Space Kit
Grade: 1-2
Price: $449.99
Elementary students will uncover essential Earth and space science concepts as they investigate the stars, moon, comets, and planets-our neighbors in space.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: The Human Body Kit
Grade: 1-2
Price: $449.99
With this kit, elementary students will love learning about the science of the human body, from the muscles that help them play to the brain that lets them learn. This kit includes leveled science books that facilitate differentiation.
Science Readers: A Closer Look: Be Healthy! Be Fit! Kit
Grade: 2-3
Price: $449.99
Discover life science concepts related to being healthy and fit using differentiated paired books that encourage discovery and exploration. Each kit supports the 5E model of instruction.
