This accessible, eye-catching book is jam-packed with incredible physics facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the mysteries of the Universe to the laws of motion, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as light and sound, machines, and forces in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon. Did you know that... • Stargazing is a kind of time travel • Some black holes are "hairy" • Astronauts never snore in space Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important physics concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. These are brought to life by full-color illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms.
Anne Rooney writes on science and the history of science for children and adults. Her Dinosaur Atlas was shortlisted for the Royal Young People's Book Award 2018 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award (ages 7-12), 2018. She has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, most recently at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages.
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