Science of Race Cars: Studying Forces and Motion

Science of Race Cars: Studying Forces and Motion book cover
CONTENTS DRAFTING FOR SPEED FORCES AND MOTION R E A DY S E T R A C E ENGINE FRICTION SPEEDING UP GOOD GRIP W E I G H T A N D G R AV I T Y BANKED TURNS AIR’S POWER LIFT MOMENTUM PROTECTION FULL SPEED AHEAD TOY CAR TRACK GLOSSARY WEBSITES INDEX 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32
Science of Race Cars: Studying Forces and Motion

Science of Race Cars: Studying Forces and Motion

In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces. These properties are illustrated by the running of car races. Colorful infographics make internal combustion, mass and acceleration, and centripetal force easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Junior Johnson and Sir Isaac Newton are featured. A fun experiment with friction brings the science of motion to life! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

About This Book

By: Karen Latchana Kenney
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Published by: Checkerboard Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing (Unlimited)
7-9Age Range
4.8 AR
30Pages
ScienceSubject
820LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
RGuided Reading
RFountas & Pinnell
40DRA