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Comic Strip Science: Physics Paul Mason

Comic Strip Science: Physics By Paul Mason

Comic Strip Science: Physics by Paul Mason


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Summary

Find out about the science of forces, energy, simple machines and more through hilarious cartoon strips

Comic Strip Science: Physics Summary

Comic Strip Science: Physics: The science of forces, energy and simple machines by Paul Mason

Comic Strip Physics makes learning about the science behind forces, energy and simple machines fun!

Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.

The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.

Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics

About Paul Mason

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy. Jess Bradley is a writer and artist for The Phoenix Comic, a writer for The Beano and has illustrated several children's books. A Day In The Life Of A Poo, A Gnu and You, illustrated by Jess won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction. Jess lives in Torquay with her husband and son and enjoys drawing in her many sketchbooks, playing video games, reading and watching scary films.

Table of Contents

  • 1: FORCES
  • 1: WHAT ON EARTH IS PHYSICS?
  • 1: FORCES
  • 1: GRAVITY
  • 1: WEIGHT LOSS FOR ASTRONAUTS
  • 1: Weight
  • 1: THE SAD STORY OF THE SANDPAPERED SKATEBOARDER
  • 1: Friction
  • 1: TROUBLE WITH SUNKEN TREASURE Buoyancy
  • 1: TREASURE CHESTS
  • 1: Wedges and levers
  • 1: RESCUED FROM THE ROCK FACE!
  • 1: Pulleys
  • 1: THE HUMAN CANNONBALL RETURNS TO EARTH Air resistance
  • 1: MEET THE MAGNETS
  • 1: Magnetism
  • 1: EXPLORING MAGNET EARTH
  • 1: Magnetic poles
  • 1: CAR CATASTROPHE!
  • 1: Magnetic attraction and materials
  • 1: HOW A MAGLEV LEVS
  • 1: Magnetic repulsion
  • 1: Energy and light
  • 1: ENERGY
  • 1: Types of energy
  • 1: THE FASTEST THING IN THE UNIVERSE Light energy, air resistance
  • 1: DAWN PATROL
  • 1: Sunlight
  • 1: THE DIFFICULTY OF FINDING A MATE (IF YOU'RE A FIREFLY)
  • 1: Light sources
  • 1: TOKYO'S TRANSPARENT TOILETS Transparency and opacity
  • 1: ISAAC NEWTON AND THE SCIENCE OF COLOUR Colour and light
  • 1: HOW TELESCOPES CHANGED THE UNIVERSE Magnification
  • 1: THE MIRROR-IMAGE EXPERIMENT Reflections
  • 1: Sound science
  • 1: SOUND
  • 1: What is sound?
  • 1: THE BANG THAT WAS HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
  • 1: Sound volume
  • 1: CALLING (REALLY) LONG-DISTANCE
  • 1: Sound and distance
  • 1: INSTRUMENTS TO MAKE AT HOME
  • 1: Pitch
  • 1: MEET THE FOLEY ARTIST
  • 1: Making sound effects
  • 1: Electricity
  • 1: WHAT IS ELECTRICITY?
  • 1: Electricity
  • 1: THE ELECTRON RACETRACK
  • 1: Electrical circuits
  • 1: DANCING ON THE ELECTRIC CARPET
  • 1: Static electricity
  • 1: PEDAL HARDER, THE LIGHTS ARE GOING OUT! Electrical energy
  • 1: Glossary
  • 1: Index

Additional information

NGR9781526321077
9781526321077
1526321076
Comic Strip Science: Physics: The science of forces, energy and simple machines by Paul Mason
New
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2023-08-24
64
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