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World Year of Physics

Celebrating 100 Years of Einstein!

Physics is the study of matter and energy and how they interact together.
Everything is matter: you, your house and dog, even the air!
Albert Einstein was a super smart guy who gave us huge insight into physics and how the universe works!

Do you ride a skateboard or bicycle? Like to look at the night sky?
Play baseball, tennis or hockey?
You already enjoy physics!

Cool physics web sites:
Albert Einstein Archives
World Year of Physics 2005
Ology from the American Museum of Natural History
The Exploratorium
Noble Prize in Physics, 1921
PBS Nova Einstein's Big Idea
Pictures of Albert Einstein
Play physics games!
Learn about Einstein!
Build a hovercraft
Build a Newtonian Physics machine
Check out the Solar System Simulator
View images from Hubble telescope
Animations of how engines work

Books about physics:

	Albert Einstein : the Giant of 20th Century Science by Judy L. Hasday Profiles the scientist who changed the way people thought about space, time, nature and gravitation. Einstein was one of the most gifted geniuses the world has ever known.
	Gravity by Ben Morgan Gravity affects everything on the planet, from how much you weigh to how airplanes fly. See gravity at work: drop something!
	Roller Coaster Physics (DVD) by the Discovery Channel School Discusses friction, potential energy, gravity, and acceleration and how these forces are applied to the physics of roller coasters.
	Liquids by Ben Morgan Liquids of all sorts are vital to the survival of every living thing on the planet, including you! Did you know your body is mostly water? Did you know air can be a liquid?
	Motion by Ben Morgan Learn about different types of motion and how to make them work for you! Find out how tools and machines help us by multiplying the force we can exert with just our hands. Got something heavy to move? Learn about levers!
	Click here for more books and movies about physics!