Offers a simple illustrated introduction to nuclear physics, describing how an unstable nucleus will release energy to become stable, resulting in radioactive decay.

Learn how to create 50 physics experiments using common junk drawer items.

Discuss the amazing research that is revolutionizing physics.

"In this book, you'll find out when humans began making music, the early history of recording and playing back, how things we use every day like headphones and streaming services were created, and what's in store for the future of music technology. Along the way, you'll be introduced to playlists featuring . . . songs and a look at the psychology of music, including why you like the music you like and why you can't get some songs out of your head"--Provided...

In Italy, 1589, Massimo drops lunch to his uncle from a bridge, so the food falls into his uncle's boat. One day, Galileo notices that the bread and wheel of cheese land in the boat at the same time. But Aristotle had said that heavy things fall at a faster rate than light ones. Will Galileo and Massimo be able to prove Aristotle's theory wrong?

Presents thirty sample projects that examine various principles of physics and are suitable for science fairs.

Presents simple illustrations of the concepts of motion, gravity, and mass that make up the theory of Newtonian physics.

Describes the scientific method and offers instructions for creating a mass-measuring balance and balloon balance.

Examines what music is and how scientific principles help control how it is made, and describes the history of different types of musical instruments and electronic sound synthesizers.

Sound is made up of tiny vibrations. Learn how different vibrations create different sounds! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text, young readers will learn all about sound while building nonfiction reading skills.