Forces of the Day, 9780008712655
Hardcover
Hidden forces shape your day: discover the science behind everyday life.
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Forces of the Day

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  • Hardcover

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    25 May 2026

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Summary

Unveiling the Hidden Forces of Our Daily Lives

The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the forces that make every moment of the day possible.

Why are bubbles round? How can you make fresh ice cream in minutes? And what does pigeon poo have to do with the birth of the Universe?

To answer these seemingly random and unrelated questions, you need to know about some of the hidden forces that shape your day from morning until nigh…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008712655
ISBN-10:0008712654
Author:Samantha Lewis, Hao Hao
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Red Shed
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:25 May 2026
Weight:270g
Dimensions:286mm x 226mm x 6mm
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Critics Review

Praise for Forces of the Day:

“Forces of the Day unlocks the magic and glory of physics. Children everywhere will be mesmerised by the storytelling, beautiful illustrations and sense of wonder this magnificent book conveys.” – Amol Rajan – journalist, broadcaster, quiz host and father of four

“Brilliantly brings science to life. Anyone who thinks physics is a boring subject needs to get hold of this wonderful book. I guarantee they will quickly change their minds.” – Professor Jim Al-Khalili CBE – scientist, author and broadcaster.

Praise for Elements of the Day:

“What a magnificent book!” Dr Chris van Tulleken

“A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts” Professor Jim Al-Khalili

“How to make chemistry fun for kids … Elements of the Day makes the periodic table rock”The Times

“My kids and I are gripped, their attachment is like iron.” – Dan Snow, historian and broadcaster

“What a glorious book! It’s beautiful and engaging, and full of unusual facts. My three girls absolutely love it!” – Francesca Segal, Author

“Filled with colourful illustrations and bite-sized text. Definitely a fantastic addition to our home ed library.” Posies_book_club

“It’s an outstanding STEM book for kids and one I have no doubt will be pulled off the shelf time and time again.” – mini.midnight.reads

About The Author

Samantha Lewis

Samantha Lewis briefly worked as a science teacher after obtaining her master’s degree in chemistry. Since then, she has been a documentary maker, working on the production and development of a wide range of science films, including Einstein and The Bomb on Netflix, and science inserts for The One Show. She is currently developing a series of short popular science films. Samantha is based in London.

Based in Beijing, Hao Hao majored in stage design at the city’s Central Academy of Drama, but her passion for painting has led to a highly successful career in illustration.

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