《科学探索者》是一套多卷书，内容涵盖生命、 地球和物质科学。它 不仅仅是又一套可有可无的科 学图书！《科学探索者》通过多种方法——文字、图 片、动手活动和启发性的评估活动——采培养探究技 能。这些方法加在一起，可帮助学生开始像科学家一 样思考，并开始理解很多错综复杂的科学现象。本书 是其中分册《运动力与能量》。
     《运动力与能量》中有对核心概念的探究、令人 兴奋的 内容、赏心悦目的文字和图片以及丰 富多彩的动手活动，书中的一切都会激发学生的想象 力和求知欲。本书由帕迪利亚主编。

Michael Padilla is a leader in middle school science education. He has served as an editor and elected officer for the National Science Teachers Association. He has been principal investigator of several National Science Foundation and Eisenhower grants and served as a writer of the National Science Education Standards. As lead author of Science Explorer, Mike has inspired the team in developing a program that meets the needs of middle grades students, promotes science inquiry, and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards.