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Author:

Van, R. L.

Title:

The science of backyard fun / by R.L. Van.

Publisher:

Core Libraryan imprint of Abdo Pub.,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

48 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Force and energy--Juvenile literature.
Physics--Juvenile literature.
Outdoor recreation--Juvenile literature.
Backyard gardens--Juvenile literature.
Science--Juvenile literature.
Force and energy.
Physics.
Outdoor recreation.
Backyard gardens.
Science.
Force and energy.
Physics.
Outdoor recreation.
Gardens.
Front yards and backyards.
Science.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Contents:

Play ball -- Spinning around -- Testing the waters -- Backyard toys -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author.

Summary:

"A disc seems to float as it spins through the air. Trampolines let people leap to thrilling heights. From playing catch to playing with hula hoops, bubbles, and jump ropes, science explains how it all works. [This book] reveals the ways that science is at work in popular yard games and toys"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Science of fun

ISBN:

1644946106
9781644946107
1532195168
9781532195167

LCCN:

2020948190

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

VPPC384 -- Kling Memorial Library (Grundy Center)

HOPC845 -- Hull Public Library (Hull)

HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)

CDPC522 -- Solon Public Library (Solon)