momto2Cs Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My ds11 is very interested in basic physics, so I am looking for a good, readable book on the subject, without tons of math. Preferably secular. I figure I'll get a Janice VanCleave book on projects, but I want something to enrich that approach. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Just a few books I have on hand: John Tiner's Exploring the World of Physics, written by a Christian, but his belief does not affect the way he presents the material. Christianbooks.com has the e-book version for about $6. Basher's Physics Cartoon Guide to Physics Get a Grip on Physics Manga Guide to Physics Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids I was able to find most of these from the library to review before purchasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've contemplated that Manga Guide to Physics before, but haven't been able to see it IRL. What are your thoughts on it, in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've contemplated that Manga Guide to Physics before, but haven't been able to see it IRL. What are your thoughts on it, in general? Well, I generally don't like comic/manga books, but that's probably because I rarely ever read one as a child. Even now, I still find the format chaotic, but now that DD is used to comic books via Beast, this Manga Guide provides basic information in a friendly, accessible way. It's advanced for an elementary student, but I think about right for a middle school/high school student, as an introductory text. Since you are in Southern California, we may actually have the same library system where you can view some of the author's books in their entirety online. I didn't see one for physics, but there is one for relativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele B Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have seen this recommended, but have not looked at it yet. http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Circus-Physics-Jearl-Walker/dp/0471762733/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1348165107&sr=1-1&keywords=flying+circus+of+physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Exploring the World of Physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Exploring the World of Physics :iagree: Also, for biographies...my kids thought Archimedes and the Door of Science was awesome. Especially the section on war machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have seen this recommended, but have not looked at it yet. http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Circus-Physics-Jearl-Walker/dp/0471762733/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1348165107&sr=1-1&keywords=flying+circus+of+physics Our library has this, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 FYI I would not consider Tiner's books secular. The Physics one is not bad--just scattered with a few Intelligent design references and statements like "...the eye is a special creation of God..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 FYI I would not consider Tiner's books secular. The Physics one is not bad--just scattered with a few Intelligent design references and statements like "...the eye is a special creation of God..." DH doesn't like science materials presented from a religious point of view, and was, um, unhappy when I bought Apologia, although now we use the series as an encyclopedia. He did peruse Tiner's Physics, and didn't object to it as a read aloud. The text size is comfortable for a younger but accelerated child, which is why I bought all of his books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 HIGHLY recommend Joy Hakim's Story of Science. 3 book series covering the history of math, astronomy and physics, going up to modern physics. It is very people-focused but also explains the math and science. My son and I read through 2.5 books when he was in 9th and LOVED it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for all the replies! I now have a lot of books to look at/for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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