What Is Physics? introduces young readers to the scientific discipline of physics with easily understood text and colorful illustrations and photographs. Kids discover that physicists ask lots of questions about how the world works and look for answers to their questions. How fast can a kid run? What happens when a ball is thrown? Why does popcorn pop? How can birds and planes fly? How heavy are objects? Using tools helps physicists answer questions such as how far, how fast, and how high a ball can go when it is thrown.

Includes a pronunciation guide for scientific terms. 24 pages. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5. Lexile Measure 370L.