Curious Kids: The Physics Book
An Illustrated Introduction to Energy, Matter, Forces, and Our Universe!
Will be published approx. on 7. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-3988-6994-3 (ISBN)
Description
Young readers can discover the wonders of physics with this inspirational and accessible book, brought to life by full-color illustrations.
This vibrant guide is packed with clear, colorful, 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 colorful 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.
This vibrant guide is packed with clear, colorful, 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 colorful 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.
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Persons
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, who specialises in map and children's illustration. In 2015 he won the World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators. He has worked for many top brands, including Penguin Random House, English Heritage and the Roald Dahl Literary Estate.
Alex Foster is an award-winning illustrator based in Margate, UK, who specialises in map and children's illustration. In 2015 he won the World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators. He has worked for many top brands, including Penguin Random House, English Heritage and the Roald Dahl Literary Estate.