The thrilling story of force

Author: Nick Arnold
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Did you know that you can thank your ears for not falling off your bicycle? Can sudden weightlessness really make you pass out? What kind of situation can cause your internal organs to explode on their own? Discover the mysterious force that keeps the moon hanging in the sky, find out how fast your fingernails can grow, and how long; see what's different when an apple hits the head of a scientist with a thud versus when it hits yours. This book makes it easy to understand the knowledge that once baffled you, all in "The Thrilling Story of Forces."