My First Book of Quantum Physics (My First Book of Science) - Hardcover

Sheddad, Kaid-Sala Ferrón

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1787080137 ISBN 13: 9781787080133

Publisher: Button Books, 2018

Synopsis

Everything around us – trees, buildings, food, light, water, air and even ourselves – is composed of minute particles, smaller than a nanometer (a billionth of a meter). Quantum physics is the science of these particles and without it none of our electronic devices, from smartphones to computers and microwave ovens, would exist.

But quantum physics also pushes us to the very boundaries of what we know about science, reality and the structure of the universe. The world of quantum physics is an amazing place, where quantum particles can do weird and wonderful things, acting totally unlike the objects we experience in day-to-day life. How can atoms exist in two places at once? And just how can a cat be dead and alive at the same time? Find out more with this entertaining illustrated guide to the fascinating, mysterious world of quantum physics.

Topics include: quanta, light, waves and particles, mass, photons, atoms, molecules, spectra, wave-particle duality, matter and antimatter, Schrödinger’s cat, the Uncertainty Principle, probability waves, quantum entanglement, radioactivity and quarks.

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Book Description

Top Ten Educational Books in 2018 - Ranked at number 6
“This amazing book is aimed at children aged 8+ so I thought I would show it to DS9 today to see what he thought of it. He wasn't fazed by the fact that it's known to be one of the hardest subjects to study, he just opened it up like a regular book, read the simple information and studied the eye-catching illustrations.” (https://theworldistheirclassroom.blogspo Blog Review)

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“Educator Ferrón takes a lively approach to quantum physics, detailing the history of classical physics and introducing key concepts. Models and charts offer concrete representations of concepts, while a spread devoted to future uses for modern physics (teleportation, flexible screens, nanorobots) should further captivate readers.” (Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly)|“With lovely coloured illustrations, the contents cover a vast range of topics in a fairly slim book. There is plenty more in this black hole of a knowledge book – mind you don’t get sucked into it.” December 2018 issue 47, sale from 22nd November (Woodworking Crafts Woodworking Crafts)|“This book is a brilliant introduction to the world of quantum physics... There is something in the book for everybody. I would recommend this book to anybody who is interested in what the world is made of, anybody who loves to ask questions and anybody who loves science.” (Scoop Scoop! Magazine)|“Now you would think just by reading these topics that it wouldn't be of interest to young. But, you are wrong. This book is written especially for young children, to introduce them to the key concepts of quantum physics, in the easiest and most entertaining way possible. If your children love science or are just curious about the world around them, then you should consider picking up this Button Books children's book, My First Quantum Physics Book.” 14th September (US Blogger)|“Written much like a coffee-table book for kids, this beautiful book excels at graphic design, with short sections and boxes where young readers can jump in and out of segments about famous scientists, classic experiments, basic concepts, and some experiments they can try themselves. From the periodic table to quantum entanglement, complicated topics are presented in an approachable way, and at least give young readers the basic concepts.” (American Scientist American Scientist)|My First Book of Quantum Physics is an entertaining illustrated guide which explains key concepts and big ideas in a simple and accessible way, giving children a fun and engaging introduction to the fascinating and mysterious world of physics. It’s a great way to enthuse them with STEM subjects in general and Physics in particular. (Primary Times (in South London & in Sout Primary Times (in South London & in South East London) May 2018)|“When I hear terms like elementary particles, my mind runs to the massive crumbs left in the middle school lunchroom. Or quantum entanglements fills my mind with visions of playground altercations needing attention. But, what if the concepts of quantum physics were introduced in an easier and more entertaining way? These authors have lifted the gray haze, and brought the quantum world to our fingertips. Children (and adults) will enjoy pushing the boundaries of what we call reality, and stepping into the quantum world!”. [19th September 2018]|“The very friendly illustrations, and quite large font size in this book belies the difficultly level of the subject matter and text in this absorbing yet challenging physics book. This is an exciting book in that it leads to further thought and investigation rather than just imparting knowledge. There are good colourful graphics that attempt to illuminate the harder principles... Amusing, stimulating and challenging – an awesome if ambitious science book.” 7th November 2018 (http://www.minervareads.com http://www.minervareads.com)|“Quantum physics has an image problem. Spooky, wacky, strange―the adjectives often used to describe its inner workings―paint a picture of an esoteric discipline. Yet, it is the rules of quantum physics that dictate the structure of matter, that help interpret the signals from distant stars, and that make your smartphone run. This message is nicely conveyed in My First Book of Quantum Physics... The illustrations are clear, eye-catching, and consistent... The book leaves young readers with a sense of quantum physics as a vibrant, active pursuit that has and will continue to influence their lives in very real ways.” (Science Science)

Edition details

• Publisher: Button Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1787080137
• ISBN 13: 9781787080133
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Altarriba Eduard