Why Things Move Kindle Edition

Why do things move? Why do they stop? And what keeps the Moon from falling?These are not just questions for scientists. They are questions for every curious young person who has ever kicked a ball, ridden a bike, or stared up at the night sky wondering how it all works.Why Things Move is a richly illustrated physics book for readers aged 13–18. It covers the big ideas of physics — from Newton's three laws and the nature of forces, to energy, waves, electricity, light, and the scale of the universe — using clear language, vivid diagrams, and real-life examples that make the science come alive.What makes this book different:Every chapter opens with a real-world hook — from Felix Baumgartner's supersonic free-fall to Voyager 1 still travelling at 61,000 km/h with no engine"What If?" boxes challenge readers to imagine worlds without gravity, friction, or forces"Predict First!" boxes turn every reader into an active scientist before they read the answerFull colour diagrams on every page, designed for visual learnersWorked examples, practice problems, and answers in every chapterA complete glossary, chapter summaries, and index22 chapters covering: Scientific method · Motion and speed · Newton's three laws · Friction · Gravity and orbits · Energy · Pressure · Fluids and buoyancy · Waves and sound · Heat · Electricity and magnetism · Light and optics · The universeWritten by Mesfin Asfaw Taye (Ph.D.), this is Book 1 of the Physics Foundations series — the ideal starting point for any young thinker ready to understand the rules that run the universe."Physics is not somewhere else. It is in the next ball you throw, the next bus you ride, the arc of every raindrop. The same three laws. Everywhere. Without exception." Read more