Learn about the Big Bang theory, astrophysics and gravity
in The Physics Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and
themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Physics in this
overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and
experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Physics Book brings
a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and
diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of physics, with:
- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics
throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of
understanding
The Physics Book is the perfect introduction to the science, aimed
at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of
an overview. Here you'll discover more than 90 of the most important laws and
theories in the history of physics and the great minds behind them. If you've
ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated and proved groundbreaking
abstract concepts, this is the perfect book for you.
Your Physics Questions, Simply Explained
How do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel
possible? If you thought it was difficult to learn the many laws and concepts
of physics, The Physics Book presents key information in a
clear layout. Learn about Pythagoras's observations on music, Galileo's
experiments with spheres and Isaac Newton's theories of gravity and laws of
motion with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.
The Big Ideas Series
With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Physics Book is
part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking
graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
About the Author
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, OBE FRS, is a physicist, author
and broadcaster based at the University of Surrey. He received his PhD in
theoretical nuclear physics in 1989 and has published over a hundred research
papers on quantum physics.
His many popular science books have been translated into twenty-six languages.
He is a recipient of the Royal Michael Faraday medal and the Institute of
Physics Kelvin Medal.
In 2016 he received the inaugural Stephen Hawking Medal for Science
Communication. He lives in Southsea, Hampshire, with his wife Julie.
