Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Author: Graham, Ian, 1953- Title: The science of a bicycle : the science of forces / by Ian Graham. Edition: North American ed., U.S. ed. Publisher, Date: Pleasantville, N.Y. : Gareth Stevens Pub., c2008, c2009. Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Summary: There's more to riding a bike than just pedaling and steering! It involves a complex balancing act of forces, such as gravity and friction. Find out more about The Science of a Bicycle, from acceleration to aerodynamics and from torque to treads. Notes: First published in Great Britain. Includes bibliographical references and index. Series: Learning library Science of-- Science of-- Gareth Stevens learning library. Subjects: Force and energy -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature. Science -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature. Bicycles -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature. Experiments -- Juvenile literature. Contents: A bike -- Forces in action -- Stronger than friction -- A balancing act -- Steer clear -- Pedal power -- Switching gears -- Slow down! -- Energized for action -- Wheel works -- Rolling on rubber -- A bumpy ride -- Air forces. LCCN: 2008034029 ISBN: 9781433900402 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 1433900408 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 Control Number: 257004 Other Number: 239238342 # System items in: 1 Place A Hold Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Find It Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
