Using science: be a demolition expert

Take on the role of a demolition engineer, and use real science to solve problems. Learn about momentum as you take the controls of a hydraulic excavator; explore combustion as you use dynamite to bring down an office building. The text provides step-by-step explanations of science concepts.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)David Dreier
Age5-7, 7-11
Published2008
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Shelf reference372.35 USI
ISN/ISBN9781846966835
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8cya

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