Mechanics FUNdamentals Author:Robert W. Wood There's no better way for kids to learn about how things work than to observe the forces behind them firsthand. Mechanics FUNdamentals features 35 "see-for-yourself" activities that effectively demonstrate basic concepts in mechanics. From making hot air balloons to transferring energy with marbles, teachers and parents will find a wide range of... more » experiments designed to teach the principles of heat expansion, specific gravity, static and moving friction, balance, gravity, inertia and momentum, force, and more. Each FUNtastic activity is ready-to-go with a list of items needed, detailed procedures, a review of the probable outcome, and a "did you know?" science fact related to the experiment. Profiles of 28 pioneering figures in the field of mechanics are also included.« less