What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity

What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity
ISBN-10
0761362991
ISBN-13
9780761362999
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2010-07-01
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Author
Jennifer Boothroyd

Description

A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science seriesÑpart of the Lightning Bolt Booksª collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Booksª bring nonfiction topics to life!

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