My First Book of Quantum Physics

Educator Ferrón takes a lively approach to quantum physics, detailing the history of classical physics and introducing key concepts. Following this groundwork, the book explores experiments and theories that were pivotal in the development of modern quantum physics, such as Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle (“Things are so small in the quantum world that we cannot avoid disturbing them when we look at them”). Offset from the main text are key takeaways from the experiments and theories: of Schrödinger’s cat, he writes “The mind-blowing thing is that it is our act of looking that forces nature to decide what state the cat is in!” Altarriba’s busy art in reds, teals, and yellows includes personified particles and a cutesy Einstein. 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. Ages 8–up. [em](Sept.) [/em]