Description
Book SynopsisA first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.
Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further.
In this book, find out all about forces and magnets. Discover how gravity, friction, air and water resistance work as well as pulleys, levers and gears. Investigate what makes magnetism so mysterious and what gives magnets their force.
Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.
Other titles in the series:
Quick Fix Science: Animals
Quick Fix Science: Human Body
Quick Fix Science: Light
Quick Fix Science: Plants
Quick Fix Science: Forces and Magnets
Quick Fix Science: Materials
Table of Contents
- 1: What are forces?
- 2: Gravity
- 3: Weight
- 4: Friction
- 5: Friction is hot stuff!
- 6: Water resistance
- 7: Air resistance
- 8: Levers, pulleys and gears
- 9: Magnetism
- 10: Magnetic attraction
- 11: Parts of a magnet
- 12: Magnet Earth
- 13: Magnets all around us
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Answers
- 16: Finding out more
- 17: Index
