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Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency Nikola Tesla Welcome to the wonders of famed inventor Nikola Tesla, the revolutionary scientist who dazzled audiences with his cutting-edge experiments, and to whom the world of technology is forever indebted. Although his name is largely forgotten today, Tesla's greatest invention, A/C current, powers almost everything around us, from central heating, your home and office computers, to high-tech robots! Indeed, Tesla's contributions to the fields of electricity and magnetism continue to magnetize us still today. |
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Quien fue Albert Einstein? / Who Was Albert Einstein? (Spanish Edition) Jess Brallier Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed. Spanish Description:
Todos hemos oido hablar de Albert Einstein, pero realmente sabemos que fue lo que hizo? Ademas de su melena alocada y el nombrete de genio, que tanto conocen nuestros ninos sobre este increible hombre? Por ejemplo, cuantos saben que a Einstein lo expulsaron de la escuela cuando era nino? La historia de la vida de Albert Einstein es contada por primera vez en una forma divertida que ilustra claramente el mundo que vivio y transformo. |
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Cartoon Guide to Physics CD-ROM for Windows and Mac Larry Gonick, Human Code See how gravity affects falling objects. Find out what constant acceleration means. This CD-ROM by Larry Gonick and Art Huffman makes the subject of physics approachable and fun. With Lucy the live astronaut and her cartoon sidekick Ringo as guides, you'll experience the principles of physics in action. System Requirements: 486/33MHz processor or better; Windows 3.1; 4MB RAM (8MB recommended); 5MB free HD space; 14" SVGA monitor; 256 color or higher graphics card; double speed CD-ROM drive; MPC-compatible sound card; speakers; keyboard; mouse. |
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What Is the World Made Of? All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Paul Meisel Did you ever walk through a wall? Drink a glass of blocks? Have you ever played with a lemonade doll, or put on milk for socks? This latest addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series introduces the youngest readers to an important science concept: the differences between solids, liquids, and gases. Any child who wants to know why he can't walk through a wall will enjoy Kathleen Zoehfeld's simple text and Paul Meisel's playful illustrations. |
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Forces Make Things Move (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Kimberly Brubaker Bradley There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brotheroff the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? Read and find out! |
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What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Franklyn M. Branley Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass. |
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Science Files: Rocks and Minerals Steve Parker This new series looks at a range of common materials and explores where each one comes from, how it is extracted, purified, designed, manufactured and recycled. Each book examines the material's properties and the technologies used to shape it into products used in everyday life. Features include: lavish illustration with photos and detailed technical artwork; technology boxes showing the steps in a particular manufacturing process; historical facts explaining how processes were done in the past; into the future sections which look at what advances might be made in the 21st Century |
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The Manga Guide to Physics Hideo Nitta, Keita Takatsu, Trend-Pro Co. Ltd. Megumi is an all-star athlete, but she's a failure when it comes to physics class. And she can't concentrate on her tennis matches when she's worried about the questions she missed on the big test! Luckily for her, she befriends Ryota, a patient physics geek who uses real-world examples to help her understand classical mechanics-and improve her tennis game in the process! In The Manga Guide to Physics, you'll follow alongside Megumi as she learns about the physics of everyday objects like roller skates, slingshots, braking cars, and tennis serves. In no time, you'll master tough concepts like momentum and impulse, parabolic motion, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. You'll also learn how to: - Apply Newton's three laws of motion to real-life problems
- Determine how objects will move after a collision
- Draw vector diagrams and simplify complex problems using trigonometry
- Calculate how an object's kinetic energy changes as its potential energy increases
If you're mystified by the basics of physics or you just need a refresher, The Manga Guide to Physics will get you up to speed in a lively, quirky, and practical way. |
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Gravity Is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Franklyn M. Branley What goes up must come down. Everybody knows that. But what is it that pulls everything from rocks to rockets toward the center of the earth? It's gravity. Nobody can say exactly what it is, but gravity is there, pulling on everything, all the time. With the help of an adventurous scientist and his fun-loving dog, you can read and find out about this mysterious force. |
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Basher Science: Physics: Why Matter Matters! Dan Green, Simon Basher Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique book provides visual interpretations of complex concepts, designed to make learning physics easier and a whole lot more fun! |