Fire Breathing, Sword Swallowing, and Other Death-Defying Circus Science
Fire Breathing, Sword Swallowing, and Other Death-Defying Circus Science
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Just the Series: Circus Science   

Series and Publisher: Circus Science   

Annotation: Discusses some of the world's most death-defying circus acts and the science behind them.
Genre: [Performing arts]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #144089
Format: Library Binding
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM
Publisher: Capstone
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 08/01/17
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: 1-515-77283-7
ISBN 13: 978-1-515-77283-5
Dewey: 791.3
LCCN: 2017012457
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Written in consultation with a postdoctoral physicist, these titles explore physics concepts integral to the circus. Short narrative paragraphs provide exciting introductions to various circus stunts and brief explanations of, for example, force and displacement in glass-walking (prominent safety disclaimers are included). Simple hands-on science experiments encourage further exploration. Attractive layouts and color photos invite sequential reading or random browsing. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Word Count: 2,919
Reading Level: 4.6
Interest Level: 5-9
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.6 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 196071 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: 730L

Ever watch the circus and wonder, "how do they do that?" Find the answers in this book! Readers will learn about some of the most death-defying circus acts, from human cannonballs to high wire walkers, and the science that makes them possible. Short, simple activities help demonstrate the science for readers.


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