Physics for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Energy, Matter, Forces, and Our Universe! (Curious Kids, 4) - Hardcover

Baker, Laura

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1839408405 ISBN 13: 9781839408403

Publisher: Arcturus, 2022

Synopsis

Young readers can discover the wonders of physics with this inspirational and accessible book, brought to life by full-colour illustrations.

This vibrant jacketed hardback is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations of the world of physics, including matter and motion, space and time, energy and forces. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way.

Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to colourful diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!

Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas about:
• Astrophysics: the Big Bang, the moon, space exploration...
• Optics: the speed of light, refraction, illusions...
• Acoustics: sound waves, the doppler effect, supersonic sound...
• Applied physics: engineering, aerodynamics; future technologies...

Perfect for readers aged 8-12.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.

About this title

About the Author

Laura Baker is a prolific, versatile, and acclaimed children's author. She has written and edited all sorts of different books for children and teens, from fact books and story books to activity and craft-tivity. She has written about farms, castles, rocks and even talking onions! Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely coastal town in South Wales with her husband, two sons and big basset hound dog.

Alex Foster is an award winning illustrator based in Margate, UK. He specialises in map and children's illustration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcturus
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839408405
• ISBN 13: 9781839408403
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Foster Alex
• Number of pages: 128