Extreme Physics: Take a Quantum Leap...to the Edge of Science! (Basher Science)
by Simon Basher (Author) Simon Basher (Illustrator)
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Gr 4-8--This addition to the vivid and engaging series opens with a short introduction that cites "supersmart" physicist Erwin Schrodinger. The book is arranged in four sections: "Quantum Folk" (information about the atom, wave particle duality, Schrodinger's Cat, etc.), "Particle Posse" ("the building blocks of matter"), "Fundamental Forces" (that is, weak force, strong force, electromagnetic force, gravity), and "Quantum Weirdness" (for example, quantum technology). Pages feature a short description written from the point of view of the topic at hand, such as dark matter, accompanied by three bullet points at the beginning and at the conclusion of an entry, providing additional basic facts. The writing is chatty and accessible. A digitally rendered anthropomorphic image complements the selection. The appealing illustrations and fun, engaging explanations will make this title a hit with students.--Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA
Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy. His characters bridge the gap between edgy Manga and the cuteness of Hello, Kitty!
Dan Green studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University. Since graduating, he has written and edited many popular science titles and humorous books, become the editor of a South American national newspaper, worked as a travel writer, as well as developing and editing the wildly successful Horrible Science magazine collection. He is the "voice" of Basher's bestselling science-made-easy books, and to date has written nine titles in the series.Particles (Nuclear physics)
