Royston, Angela.

Smooth and rough / Angela Royston. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. - My world of science . - Royston, Angela. My world of science. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is smooth? -- What is rough? -- Naturally smooth -- Smooth cloth -- Smooth and hard -- Easy to clean -- Making something smooth -- Slipping and sliding -- Wet surfaces -- Treads -- Friction -- Testing surfaces -- Using rough surfaces.

A simple explanation of the physical properties of smooth and rough objects, including examples of them in everyday life.

ISBN: 1403408599 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2002009436

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Textures.
Surface roughness.

LC Class. No.: TA418.7 / .R69 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 620.1/1292