Motion

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

Get moving! Introduce early readers preK-2 to motion and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what motion is, what is fast, what is slow, and how gravity fits in. Readers explore the basic concepts of motion through carefully leveled, engaging text and bold photographs reviewed by Smithsonian experts. Additional facts and graphic organizers such as charts and graphs provide more information about physics concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977110664
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	Little Physicist
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

What Is Motion? 4

Let's Get Moving! 6

Gravitt 10

Magnets and Motion 14

Friction 16

Picking Up Speed 20

Slowing Down 24

Balanced and Unbalanced 26

Predicting Motion 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

highlights physics terminology; includes everyday occurrences that kids can relate to; meets NGSS for Motion and Stability, Energy, Waves, and Matter; reviewed by Smithsonian experts and includes expert quotes; Includes graphic organizers such as charts and maps