This book is all about the science of energy and motion written for the young reader in mind. It serves as a guide for everything that involves the science of motion, whether it be specific examples like a roller coaster to the way the solar system is held together. It also provides interactive webpages for every page in the book, providing even more examples and activities that enable children to get even more out of the science they learn in the book.
Although the book is packed with colorful examples of motion and energy, it does seem that the book has a lot on a page. I think that some kids may get lost in all of the information, as it was hard for me not to get distracted by all of the images as well as skip over a lot of the information. On a more positive note, the webpages with the interactive examples is an amazing tool that engages the young reader into the text, hopefully making the information stick with them a lot more.
I liked this book for the examples and its interactive guide for young readers, as I think it is colorful and presents science accurately. However, the layout of the book seems to be a bit cluttered and hard to understand the flow of how to read it. I think that it could be good to read this book in sections, but it might be too overwhelming to sit down and read the book all in one sitting. It almost reminded me of a science textbook at times with the amount of information that is on each page, but I think that it is way more interactive and is easier to read than a textbook. ( )

Great reference book. The text itself might be a little difficult for a reader on his/her own, but the photographs are amazing. This book also provides a list of websites, experiments and additional activities. A good book to set out on the “learning” table for students to peruse during SSR time. Definitely will generate interest in the topic.

Energy, Forces, & Motion is a great resource book when studying these concepts. The explanations in the book are clear and definitions are given for all of the scientific terms that are used. There are great illustrations, details, diagrams, and charts. One of my favorite aspects of the book is the approved web site list for each concept. This is a great way to reinforce any information being taught while involving technology. ( )