Rebels With a Cause

Home > Literature > Rebels With a Cause > Page 16
Rebels With a Cause Page 16

by James Patterson


  2nd Law: the more force you put on an object the faster it moves. But if you put the same amount of force on a bigger object, it will move slower. For example, if you push Albert Einstein on a swing, he will swing a lot slower than if you push me, Max, because grown-up Albert is a lot bigger (more mass). Force = Mass x Acceleration.

  3rd Law: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Okay, let’s do an experiment. Stand up and push on the ground with your legs. You jumped in the air, right? That’s because the force you applied to the ground also propelled you into the air.

  Theory of Relativity

  This is my favorite Albert Einstein theory—but you probably already knew that! It’s actually two theories: One is called “special” relativity and the other is called “general” relativity.

  Special Relativity

  Scientists discovered that light is really cool and weird—it doesn’t act like anything else in the universe. No matter how fast you move and no matter what direction you go, the speed of light is always the same. This was very confusing to scientists, and it took Albert Einstein to figure out how this could be true: It’s only possible if time slows down!

  Scientists call this time dilation. Whether you’re riding a horse, driving a race car, or piloting a fighter jet—you measure the speed of light to be exactly the same. So time must move slower the faster you move! That’s why astronauts on the International Space Station, who are zooming around the Earth at 5 miles per second, age slower than people on Earth. Whoa.

  General Relativity

  Einstein’s other theory of relativity says that gravity (the powerful force that keeps us on planet Earth and not floating into space) and inertia (an object in motion tends to stay in motion) are pretty much the same. For instance, when an airplane speeds down the runway, the inertia pushes you against your seat in a way that feels just like gravity. This is why future spacecraft designs often have large spinning cylinders attached to them—it’s manufactured gravity for astronauts. Heavy stuff.

  Photoelectric effect

  A photon is a bundle of electromagnetic energy. It is the basic unit that makes up all light. In some cases, a photon can be absorbed by stuff (scientists call it matter) and the result is extra energy released as heat. Have you ever walked barefoot on pavement? Hot, hot, hot! That’s because blacktop absorbs the sun’s rays (i.e. photons) and releases heat.

  Sometimes, when photons interact with matter, it can release electrons, and this is called the photoelectric effect. That’s how the solar panels we installed in the Congo are able to convert light into electricity. Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect. I think the Change Makers should win a Nobel Prize in friendship!

  Select content was created by Room 228 Educational Consulting, with public school teacher Michelle Assaad as lead teacher.

  BE THE CHANGE!

  Max is asked to be a part of a very special team—the Change Makers Institute (CMI). The purpose of CMI is “to make significant changes to save this planet and the humans who inhabit it.” Now it is your turn to make a difference. Create your own Change Makers Club in your school or community!

  Gather a group of kids who are interested in making change. Remember to create a team like Max did where everyone brings a different skill to the club.

  Find an adult to be an advisor or helper for your club.

  With your club, think about a change you would like to make in your school or community to help improve it in some way. Try some Thought Experiments to get those brainstorms going! For example, create a program to reduce bullying in your school.

  Make a plan! Some things to think about…

  What role will each person take? (What roles existed on Max’s team? What personalities fit each role? Something to think about!)

  Who are the people you need to talk with to move your plan along?

  What materials will you need?

  Put your idea into action and make that change!

  Don’t stop there… reflect on what went well and what didn’t. Remember, even Albert Einstein made mistakes! Make those changes and plan your next problem to solve with your new Change Makers Club!

  ABOUT THE AUTHORS

  James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community from the National Book Foundation. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Middle School, I Funny, and Jacky Ha-Ha, and his books have sold more than 385 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a children’s book imprint, JIMMY Patterson Books, whose mission is simple: “We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, ‘PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.’” He has donated more than three million books to students and soldiers and funds more than four hundred Teacher and Writer Education Scholarships at twenty-one colleges and universities. He has also donated millions of dollars to independent bookstores and school libraries. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.

  Chris Grabenstein is a New York Times–bestselling author who has collaborated with James Patterson on the I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, and Max Einstein series, as well as Word of Mouse, Katt vs. Dogg, Pottymouth and Stoopid, Laugh Out Loud, and Daniel X: Armageddon. He lives in New York City.

  JIMMY PATTERSON BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

  James Patterson Presents

  Ernestine, Catastrophe Queen by Merrill Wyatt

  How to Be a Supervillain by Michael Fry

  How to Be a Supervillain: Born to Be Good by Michael Fry

  How to Be a Supervillain: Bad Guys Finish First by Michael Fry

  The Unflushables by Ron Bates

  Sci-Fi Junior High by John Martin and Scott Seegert

  Sci-Fi Junior High: Crash Landing by John Martin and Scott Seegert

  Scouts by Shannon Greenland

  The Middle School Series by James Patterson

  Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

  Middle School: Get Me Out of Here!

  Middle School: Big Fat Liar

  Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill

  Middle School: Ultimate Showdown

  Middle School: Save Rafe!

  Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck

  Middle School: Dog’s Best Friend

  Middle School: Escape to Australia

  Middle School: From Hero to Zero

  Middle School: Born to Rock

  Middle School: All Stars

  The I Funny Series by James Patterson

  I Funny

  I Even Funnier

  I Totally Funniest

  I Funny TV

  I Funny: School of Laughs

  The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever

  The Treasure Hunters Series by James Patterson

  Treasure Hunters

  Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile

  Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City

  Treasure Hunters: Peril at the Top of the World

  Treasure Hunters: Quest for the City of Gold

  Treasure Hunters: All-American Adventure

  The House of Robots Series by James Patterson

  House of Robots

  House of Robots: Robots Go Wild!

  House of Robots: Robot Revolution

  The Daniel X Series by James Patterson

  The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

  Daniel X: Watch the Skies

  Daniel X: Demons and Druids

  Daniel X: Game Over

  Daniel X: Armageddon

  Daniel X: Lights Out

  Other Illustrated Novels and Stories

  Ali Cross

  Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment

  Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause

  Dog Diaries

  Dog Diaries: Happy Howlidays

  Katt vs. Dogg

  Unbelievably Boring
Bart

  Not So Normal Norbert

  Laugh Out Loud

  Pottymouth and Stoopid

  Jacky Ha-Ha

  Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life Is a Joke

  Public School Superhero

  Word of Mouse

  Give Please a Chance

  Give Thank You a Try

  Big Words for Little Geniuses

  Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses

  Bigger Words for Little Geniuses

  The Candies Save Christmas

  For exclusives, trailers, and other information, visit jimmypatterson.org.

  JAMES PATTERSON BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

  THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SERIES

  A Young Adult Library Services Association Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

  A Children’s Choice Book Award Nominee for Author of the Year

  A #1 New York Times Bestseller

  A #1 Indiebound Bestseller

  A Nēnē Hawaii Children’s Choice Award Winner

  An Association for Library Service to Children Summer Reading List Book

  A Delaware Diamonds Book Award Winner

  An Oregon Children’s Choice Award Winner

  An Oregon Reader’s Choice Award Nominee

  A Wisconsin Golden Archer Award Nominee

  A Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award Nominee

  A Wyoming Soaring Eagle Book Award Nominee

  THE I FUNNY SERIES

  A #1 New York Times Bestseller

  A Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Winner

  A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Nominee

  A Colorado Children’s Choice Award Nominee

  THE JACKY HA-HA SERIES

  A #1 New York Times Bestseller

  A Parents’ Choice Award Winner

  A National Parenting Products Award Winner

  THE TREASURE HUNTERS SERIES

  A #1 New York Times Bestseller

  THE HOUSE OF ROBOTS SERIES

  A #1 New York Times Bestseller

  THE DANIEL X SERIES

  A #1 New York Times Bestseller

  A Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award Nominee

  A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers’ Award Nominee

  WORD OF MOUSE

  A Young Hoosier Award Nominee

  A New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Nominee

  A Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award Nominee

  Thank you for buying this ebook, published by Hachette Digital.

  To receive special offers, bonus content, and news about our latest ebooks and apps, sign up for our newsletters.

  Sign Up

  Or visit us at hachettebookgroup.com/newsletters

 

 

 


‹ Prev