Description The Focus On Middle School Physics Student Textbook, 3rd Edition introduces young students to the scientific discipline of physics. Students will learn about foundational concepts in physics, including the laws of physics; force and work; potential and kinetic energy; inertia, mass, friction, and momentum; linear and non-linear motion; energy of atoms and molecules; gas laws; electrical energy, standing and moving electric charges (electrostatics and electrodynamics); magnetism; the conservation of energy; and more. The Focus On Middle School Physics Student Textbook, 3rd Edition has 12 full color chapters with many illustrations, glossary-index, and pronunciation guides. 154 pages. Grades 5-8.