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It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to 'My First Book of Quantum Physics' introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations by Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron and amusing text by Eduard Altarriba.
Find out more about how our universe works and how space and time are connected in this fascinating introduction to relativity.
It is never too early to start exploring new ideas!
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 colours to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember.
"I absolutely love these educational books published by Button Books, from the bold bright covers to the detailed drawings and easy to understand and follow text. Aimed at children aged eight and over, these are some seriously fun and educational books to have in your library."—Rachael Jess
"It's delivered in a fun and engaging way and explains some really big concepts and ideas in a super accessible way – They do a great job of tackling really difficult concepts and ideas."—Let Them Be Small
"The entire topic is mind-stretchingly incredible and brilliantly explained in this book, with the aid of Eduard Altarriba's vibrant, graphics. Strongly recommend for budding scientists either for home reading or in school."—Red Reading Hub
"Through easily understood text matched by plenty of detailed and clearly labelled diagrams, the subject is made understandable. The artwork is by Eduard Altarriba and it is fundamental to our understanding of the book."—Parents in Touch
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 5
Time 6
Measuring time 8
Clocks & watches 10
Space 12
Speed 14
Movement 16
Frames of reference 17
Adding up speeds 22
The speed of light 24
We always see the past 25
The theory of (special) relativity 27
Time is not what it seems 28
Time dilation: firing marbles 30
Time dilation: firing photons 32
A light clock 34
Journey to the future 36
Length contraction 38
The moon's journey 40
Speed makes things heavier 42
Surfing the light 44
A mathematical universe 47
Acknowledgments 48