SCIENCE
Spilsbury, Richard

Speed and Acceleration

(4) 4-6 Fantastic Forces series. These books explain scientific forces in a kid-friendly way using interesting and varied examples. Each concept is first introduced then followed up with experiments and/or demonstrations. Despite some vague or incomplete and sometimes repetitive information, the text effectively explains complicated scientific concepts. Dynamic photographs and other graphic materials help support the science. "Amazing Facts" and brief biographies of scientists are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fantastic Forces titles: Friction and Resistance, Gravity, Air and Water Pressure, and Speed and Acceleration.

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