Straight Forward with Science: Forces and Movement looks at what the different forces are and how important they are here on Earth. Gravity, friction and simple machines are also looked at. Straight Forward with Science offers a straightforward, but fun, approach to essential science learning and has been specifically designed to support the science curriculum at Key Stage 2. Written by an award-winning author, each book explores basic scientific principles and shows them in action, while simple activities and experiments bring the science to life. Suitable for readers aged 10 and up.

Author Biography

Peter Riley was a science teacher for 25 years, 17 of them as Head of Science. His first book was published in 1981, and he has been a full-time author since 1996, with over 200 books published for children, students and teachers. He is the winner of the prestigious Schoolbook Award for Science in 2000, as well as being shortlisted for the Aventis Science Prize 2004 and nominated for the Educational Resources Award in 2009.