Emily Sohn

Experiments in Forces and Motion with Toys and Everyday Stuff Emily Sohn

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Step-by-step instructions for experiments pertaining to forces, motion, and simple machines--; Provided by publisher.;5-8.; K to 3. Publisher Marketing: Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about forces and motion. Readers can take an up-close look at how gravity works, what centripetal force is, how mass and motion are related, and so much more. With low-level text and step-by-step photos, connecting young readers with science concepts and supporting the Next Generation Science Standards has never been simpler! Contributor Bio:  Sohn, Emily Emily Sohn is a freelance journalist in Minneapolis, who covers mostly health, science, environment and adventure for both kids and grown-ups. Among other publications, her work has appeared in U. S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian, Backpacker and Science News for Kids, and she is a contributing writer for Discovery News. Assignments have taken Emily to exotic locations around the globe, including Cuba, Fiji and the Peruvian Amazon.