Circus Science

Circus Science in an informational explanation of how performers rely on basic principles of science to be safe and successful.  The book describes the science behind trapeze, juggling, tight-rope, and acrobatic acts.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a contents and is divided into six sections.  Section headings are used.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned photographs, diagrams, and fact boxes support the text and add meaning.  A glossary and index are provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that tells how to write an informational explanation.

Some words may require clarification: daredevils, trapeze, resists, centre of gravity, wavelength.

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