Force & Motion

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Integrating words and pictures, this is a family reference book on force and motion structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there is a colour photograph of objects shown in real-life close-up detail.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 5-7-- These two series entries explore traditional topics in the lavish full-color photographs and drawings characteristic of so-called coffee table books. Many are of items rarely seen in science books--historic equipment from museum collections. Each chapter runs two pages, with a short introduction and explanations around the numerous illustrations. Because the art dominates, the text is limited and provides just a glimpse of each subject. Whereas the attractive format of these books links them, the quality of writing divides them. Matter follows conventional themes such as changes of state, molecules, and the nucleus. Several times it lapses into sloppy explanations, e.g., stating that table salt in water forms atoms rather than ions. On the other hand, Force & Motion is well written, featuring standard subjects (friction and gravity) mixed with unusual ones (the science of cannonballs and hoists). Librarians should couple these books with standard ``text-heavy'' science books. Unfortunately, no list of recommended readings is included in either one. Yet for the art alone, these books are fine additions to most collections. --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Plentiful, appealing color photographs and bits of information skim an enormous range of science history and principles from Archimedes' screw to atomic accelerators. Though sketchy, this volume is an attractive browsing item and a good source for quick reference. Ind. From HORN BOOK 1992, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.