books by Peter D. Riley (magnetism movement everyday)

books by Peter D. Riley

books:

Light and Color (Straightforward Science Series)

2 reviews
Peter D. Riley

Childrens Press, 1999

Excellent basic coverage of the properties of light
The Straightforward Science, Color and Light is just what I've been looking for in an affordable trade book on the topic. It covers all the main concepts of the properties of light with good illustrations and presentation of essential vocabulary.

Forces & Motion (Science Topics)
Peter D. Riley

Heinemann, 1999

Discusses various aspects of force and motion, including gravity, the measurement of forces, Newton's laws, speed, friction, air resistance, floating and sinking, magnetic force, and electricity.

Forces and Movement (Straightforward Science)

2 reviews
Peter D. Riley

Childrens Press, 1999

Forces and Movment
I think this book was very descriptive and a well writen book. Its perfet for research for anything and my kids loved it. They read it for a week then they asked if there was a nether "Forces and Movement" out that they could read! Thanks, Jeremy Lacocque

Plants (Everyday Science)

1 review
Peter D. Riley

Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2004

Lots of good info on plants
Plants is a good, simple introduction to plants and plant growth. For example, the parts of a plant listed are flowers, leaves, stems, and roots. Also covered are plants need for water and light. The font is large and the text is mostly broken up into short lines. The children shown in the photograph represent a variety of races. The page layout is colorful and inviting. Plants includes a ...

Ohanian's Physics/Study Guide
Van E. Neie, Peter D. Riley

W. W. Norton & Company, 1989

An algebra and trigonometry-based introduction to physics for those planning a career in the health or life sciences. Specially written "Physics in Action" inserts explore the physical principles of blood flow, X-rays, medical imaging, ultrasound, laser surgery, electrocardiograms and MRI.

Food Chains (Straightforward Science)
Peter D. Riley

Childrens Press, 1999

Introduces the basic science behind food chains and presents experiments to show how they work.

Electricity (Straightforward Science)
Peter D. Riley

Franklin Watts, 1999

Explains the main scientific principles of electricity and presents experiments to show how it works.

Magnetism (Straightforward Science)
Peter D. Riley

Franklin Watts, 1999

Introduces the basic science behind magnetism and presents experiments to show how it works.

Our Mysterious Ocean : Windows on Science Series
Peter D. Riley

Reader's Digest Young Families, 1998

This popular series opens a window on the natural and scientific world for young readers through the use of painted windows that dramatically reveal, page by page, the wonders of the physical and natural world. A sensational see-through journey from a coral reef to the depths of the sea, Our Mysterious Ocean plunges readers into the wonderful world beneath the waves. Each turn of the see-through pages transports readers deeper and ...

Energy (Smart Science)
Robert Snedden, Peter D. Riley

Heinemann, 1999

Discusses various aspects of energy, including power, kinetic energy, potential energy, photosynthesis, food chains, water power, wind power, chemical energy, atomic energy, heat, and solar energy.