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The World of Quantum Physics is an amazing place, where quantum particles can do weird and wonderful things. Quantum particles act unlike the objects we experience in day-to-day life.
This book asks the readers’ questions such as, 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.
Key elements include:
- Bestselling My First Book of Science series by award-winning illustrator and author duo.
- Introduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a fun and entertaining way.
- Adults will likely enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding.
- Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colors to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember.
"Filled with colorful and playful illustrations by graphic designer Eduard Altarriba, the book provides a basic introduction for children as young as eight to the development and key concepts of that highly complex subject."—Physics Today
"There are many graphics on each page, including pop-out boxes, clever graphics, and bold colors...The book could be read by interested younger elementary school-aged students with an adult, as an introductory text for middle school students, or as a review for students who have been already introduced to the concept of quantum physics."—School Library Journal
"Written much like a coffee-table book for kids, this beautiful book excels at graphic design...complicated topics are presented in an approachable way."—American Scientist
"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!"—Midwest Book Review
"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 Magazine
"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!
"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
"It is absolutely stunning & super BURSTING with facts for +8 year olds."—Wrd About Books
"With experiments, facts and figures this illustrated guide is a perfect buy for any wannabe scientist."—The Sun
"The illustrations and graphics in this book are sensational… Non-fiction is upping it's game in styling and illustrative-style and this is a perfect example of why non-fiction books need not be dull, dry and boring when they can be cool, entertaining and fun!"—Book Bairn
"This book builds on the practical with a ton of really awesome theoretical and descriptive information...Superb stuff!"—Read it Daddy
"An excellent first look at this complex science… a beautifully presented non-fiction book that children of a wide range of ages can enjoy. the illustrations are bright and inviting and combined with key facts and concepts, it provides big ideas in a real child friendly way."—Mama Mummy Mum
Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón is a science and physics enthusiast with degrees in physics and pharmacy. Since graduation he has been teaching science to children, continuing to study physics, working in the pharmaceutical field and staring at the universe with his telescope. He now writes popular science books.
Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a Barcelona-based independent studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and workbooks for children that are practical and fun.
Introduction 3
Sir Isaac Newton 5
What we can do with classical physics 6
Planck's quanta 7
The mystery of light 8
Maxwell and light waves 9
Einstein and light 10
Photons 12
Waves or particles? 14
The structure of the atom 16
The atom 18
The periodic table 20
Molecules 22
Atomic spectra 24
The quantized atom 26
The double-slit experiment 28
Matter waves 30
Schrödinger's cat 31
The uncertainty principle 32
The mystery of antimatter 34
Quantum entanglement 35
Radioactivity 36
The tunnel effect 38
Elementary particles 40
Things we do every day using modern physics 42
Things that we will do someday with modern physics 43
Quantum timeline 44
A mathematical universe 46
Acknowledgments 48