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Forces of the Day

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Book Synopsis

The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the forces that make every moment of the day possible.

Why are bubbles round? How can you make fresh ice cream in minutes? And what does pigeon poo have to do with the birth of the Universe?

To answer these seemingly random and unrelated questions, you need to know about some of the hidden forces that shape your day from morning until night …

Once you start noticing the effects of these forces, you’ll begin to see everything around you in a different way. You’ll also discover clever tricks to help make your day more exciting AND impress everyone you know.

Beautiful colour illustrations throughout by Hao Hao.

Our Review Panel says...

Have you ever thought about the multitude of forces you encounter throughout a typical day? Forces of the Day takes you on an intriguing journey of discovery from wake-up to bedtime and explores gravity, Newton’s laws, and the science behind light and colour. In-depth explanations of a variety of areas of physics are explained through real-life examples, fascinating facts and myth de-bunking.

Throughout the book, colourful illustrations and detailed diagrams will engage young scientists who will be inspired by the references to well-known physicists who were pioneers in their fields of study. There is also a helpful glossary and index at the end of the book to support readers.

A great way to enable pupils to engage with content from the National Curriculum for science.