Where does energy come from? Why do things fall down instead of up? This book looks at physics around us, and its use in everyday life. Discover how cars and planes work, how energy is turned into power in your home, and much more.
• Clear explanations of hundreds of scientific terms
• Illustrations and photographs in breathtaking close-up detail
• Over 100 tested and approved Web sites
• Experiments, activities and observations
• Test-yourself study guides
• Free downloadable pictures for homework and projects
What is an Usborne Internet-linked book?
An Usborne Internet-linked book contains descriptions of Web sites you can visit to take you further into the subject in a fun and informative way. To visit the sites, go to the Usborne Quicklinks Web site at www.usborne-quicklinks.com where you will find links to all the Web sites recommended in this book.
Must I have a computer to use this book?
Absolutely not. This book works on its own as an outstanding reference book without using the Internet at all.
Will the Web sites go out of date?
Web sites do change from time to time, so the recommended sites will be reviewed regularly by Usborne researchers and the links in Usborne Quicklinks will be updated.
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