SERIES MADE SIMPLE

All About Forces

by Angela ROYSTON
9781484626894. ea vol: 32p. (All About Science). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Heinemann-Raintree. 2016. lib. ed. $19.99. pap. $7.99.
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Gr 1–3—These first surveys present clearly explained basic descriptions of select physical phenomena. Each succeeding concept builds on earlier material—in Light, for instance, a description of natural and artificial sources is followed by discussions of transparency, shadows, and reflection in succession—and three at least are reinforced in each volume by as many easy experiments. There are photos on every page, and most feature a diverse cast of children helpfully demonstrating relevant actions or processes. Occasional moot generalizations, such as a claim in Light that "light always travels in a straight line," can stand until students are exposed to higher-level physics.
VERDICT Appealing first glimpses of physical principles and phenomena.
These books, designed for a primary-grade audience, superficially introduce the concepts of force and magnetism. Royston uses short sentences and simple language to explain the basics of these principles, while bland stock photos and easy experiments (interspersed throughout, with results appended) adequately illustrate and exemplify them. Both books include a quiz. Reading list. Glos., ind. Reviews cover the following All About Science titles: All About Forces and All About Magnetism.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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