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For many, physics is a difficult subject to master. This is not necessarily because the math or theories are impossible to understand, but often the terminology used in the learning materials is not understood. Having a study guide dedicated to physics terminology on hand is essential to learning physics, because it will make it easy to look up definitions of terms so there is no mistaking what is meant. Once the terminology is clearly defined, it...
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Jed Z. Buchwald is the Doris and Henry Dreyfuss Professor of History at the California Institute of Technology. His books include The Riddle of the Rosetta: How an English Polymath and a French Polyglot Discovered the Meaning of Egyptian Hieroglyphs and The Zodiac of Paris: How an Improbable Controversy over an Ancient Egyptian Artifact Provoked a Modern Debate between Religion and Science (both Princeton).
An authoritative interdisciplinary account...
4) Sound Waves
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Did you know that sound is only made when objects vibrate? Vibrating objects create sound waves. Learn more in Sound Waves, a title in the Waves: Light and Sound series.
5) Light Waves
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Did you know that all sources of light make light waves? Waves of different sizes make different colors of light. Learn more in Light Waves, a title in the
Waves: Light and Sound series.
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In this collection, you will be reading about the renewable sources of energy. The renewable sources are those that can be used to power homes and industries without damaging the planet. It is imperative that you understand alternate energy sources to raise awareness on green living.
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Without physics, modern life would not exist. Instead of electric light, we would read by the light of candles. We couldn't build skyscrapers. We could not possibly bridge rivers, much less build a jet or interplanetary craft. Computers and smartphones would be unimaginable. Physics is concerned with the most fundamental aspects of matter and energy and how they interact to make the physical universe work. In accessible language and with explanatory...
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Physics has plenty of jargons that make the topic confusing for discussion but that's fine because this book breaks down theories into age-appropriate written language. Build your knowledge on the concepts of speed, velocity, acceleration, force, pressure, heat, temperature, power, momentum and collision. Read to learn and learn to read.
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Think of this book as an eye opener that discusses the huge problems that man caused. Information on the destruction caused by nuclear bombs and terrorist attacks will be discussed both in theory and in actual examples. This might be a difficult book to read (because of the extent of damage) but it sure includes useful information.
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Show your love for the "green planet" by increasing your knowledge on the renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydro energy. By being aware of these alternative uses of energy, you can help campaign against the use of nonrenewable sources, and the damage they cause the environment. Fall in love with this book in either print, hardcover or digital format.
11) Classical Physics: Laws of Motion, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics: Physics Made Simple
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This book is a collection of books discussing the laws of motion, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and optics. Yes, there will be plenty of physics jargon but all will be explained carefully and effectively. The age-appropriate writing style, couple with complementing images, make this resource one of the best physics book there is.
12) Quantum Concepts
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While the smallest physical matter in the universe may seem insignificant, this couldn't be further from the truth. Quantum mechanics has helped us understand that examining the world on the scale of atoms and electrons can reveal much about what truly is behind the functions of our everyday lives. This title will fascinate readers as they learn about intriguing theoretical conundrums of quantum mechanics including entanglement. Explanatory text will...
13) The Quiz Book for Science Lovers: Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Physics and More: Quiz Book for Kids
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If it's anatomy, astronomy, biology, physics and more that you're looking for, there here's a quiz book for you. Quiz books are ideal knowledge bombs because they contain bits of interesting information that you can easily digest. It is recommended that you have at least one quiz book at home for easy reference. Add this book to your library and get started learning.
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Discover the Secret of the Universe Among the Stars
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel through space and explore the planets and their moons or to ride the tail of a falling star across the night sky? In Space Explorers, let your imagination fly through the milky way as you adventure through our solar system!
Put on your space suit and blast off into the cosmos! Read about the wonders of space and imagine whizzing through the...
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Does technology change who we are, and if so, in what ways? Can humanity transcend physical bodies and spaces? Will AI and genetic engineering help us reach new heights or will they unleash dystopias? How do we face mortality, our own and that of our warming planet? Questions like these-which are only growing more urgent-can be answered only by drawing on different kinds of knowledge and ways of knowing. They challenge us to bridge the divide between...
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