The world is full of scientific pushes and pulls, some of which can be scary. This book draws readers into the exciting and strange realm of forces.

Includes index.

Force firsts -- Grounding gravity -- Thrilling falls -- Air resistance -- Frightful flight -- Artificial airplanes -- Out-of-this-world orbits -- Freaky friction -- Fierce friction -- Mighty magnets -- Compass confusion -- Strange scientists -- Quick quiz.