Physics: An Illustrated History of the Foundations of Science (Ponderables 100 Breakthroughs That Changed History Who Did What When)
Product ID: 5007491
The fourth addition to the Ponderables series, Physics: An Illustrated History of the Foundations Science follows famous scientists and other experts through the ages as they unravel the fabric of the universe to reveal the array of fundamental forces, intangible articles, and indestructible energy that make up one of our core scientific studies. Filled with glorious color photos, imagery and diagrams, this authoritative volume even includes a simple physics guide and timeline that add new context to the fresh mysteries such as Higgs Boson, supersymmetry, and dark energy. Biographies of the great physicists plus 100 chronological articles on the history of physics build on the popular Who did what when? Ponderables trademark. In a world where technology and science have become familiar and exciting subjects, Physics finally lays wide open one of science s more mystifying facets, the knowledge without which everything else from astronomy to zoology would simply be meaningless conjecture. Review: Great book about physics - It is really great book about physics from ancient times up to now. Beautiful pictures, great explanations. Its not a text book for school. But I wish I could have such book in Basic school or starting University and having physics as well. On top of dry material I had to go through and was discouraged. It makes you interested. I would say good broad intro into physics. Review: My son practically inhaled this book. - This was a Christmas gift for my 14 year old son who loves science. He finished it in about 10 days. He absolutely loved it. I think the pictures are beautiful.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 38 Reviews |
M**L
Great book about physics
It is really great book about physics from ancient times up to now. Beautiful pictures, great explanations. Its not a text book for school. But I wish I could have such book in Basic school or starting University and having physics as well. On top of dry material I had to go through and was discouraged. It makes you interested. I would say good broad intro into physics.
L**Y
My son practically inhaled this book.
This was a Christmas gift for my 14 year old son who loves science. He finished it in about 10 days. He absolutely loved it. I think the pictures are beautiful.
C**S
Excellent overview of Physics' historical discoveries
Well suited for high school students. As a retired university engineering faculty member, I also found it quite interesting. I recommend it.
D**W
Liked it so much, I bought the entire Series
Building up a motivational library for my daughter. Enjoyed the books so much, I bought the entire series after initial purchase of The Elements. Perfectly illustrated and short enough for those with developing attention spans. Subjective further study may be called for at a later stage, but this is a great way to foster the will to do so.... Love it, sincerely...
M**O
All the basics and the history
There is all the history of physics in this high quality full color book, and also a foldout timeline, all illustrated! At the end of the book there is a section of the physics basic concepts, making this book complete for any student.
R**E
Inexpensive delivered on time
I have 4 by this author, all excellent for browsing and reference Excellent historic view of Physics and the associated discoveries.
C**S
Cool!
Very cool book, lots of awesome stuff in it. Very enjoyable for some casual browsing.
D**I
One Star
It is not what I expect.
A**R
Good
Simple and beautiful book Yes You definately get a good idea about physics after going through this book Worth reading
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