Marvelous Motion

Science Rocks!

by Nadia Higgins

The Science Rocks! series provides a simplified look at Science. Learn about marvelous motion in these easy-to-read books. Force, gravity, and friction connected with motion are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning. Special thanks to content consultant Paul Ohmann, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for children. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she’s also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies.

Nadia's favorite part of being a writer is doing research. "I'm always looking for that vivid detail or off-the-wall fact," she says. Her books often use humor or fiction techniques to bring a nonfiction topic to life.

Besides writing, Nadia enjoys dancing, making soup, and doing puzzles. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.