Super Simple Physics: The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide

by D.K. Publishing, Smithsonian Institution (Contributor)

Crammed with fascinating facts and all the core curriculum topics, this physics book will have you exam-ready in no time!

Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this completely comprehensive guide makes physics crystal clear. It’s the perfect support for home and school learning.

This super simple science book cuts through the jargon and breaks down the information into easy, manageable chunks. From atoms and states of matter to scalars and vectors, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand physics.

The Ultimate Physics Revision Book 

Every page is designed to make even the most complex scientific subjects accessible and engaging. Topics are covered in one easy-to-follow single page and fully illustrated to explain the concept - perfect for visual learners. The essential points are in a Key Facts box, which is great for checking back later when revising. Calculations and graphs are set out in simple, logical steps to make the science feel achievable for all students.

Whether you’re a keen physicist or just looking to get an A+,, this accessible science revision guide for children offers clear and concise coverage of all the core physics topics. From dramatic images of planets to bolts of lightning, vivid photography makes it easy for students to relate physics to the world around them.

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Alongside Chemistry , Biology , and Maths , these revision guides are part of an exciting new series designed not only to educate, but to inspire.

Genres: Science, Physics, Nonfiction, Education, Stem, Technology

288 pages, Paperback

Published February 9, 2021

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Ken Hosier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was reading through this book to see if it could be used as part of the conceptual physics curriculum at my school. As a department head, I am always looking for better ways to communicate information in our courses. I thought this booked did a commendable job of conveying complex content in a tangible form.

[Heather Vo · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who never took a physics class but was always interested, this book is a great introduction to "bite-size" physics. I wouldn't call it a study guide, but it's definitely fascinating and breaks things down into easy-to-understand concepts.

Side note: at first I just accepted redshift as a concept, but the more I try to deeply understand, the more my brain hurts

[Jordy Madueño · Rating 5 out of 5]

Condense, well-organized and easy to understand

It was fascinating to read in part to refresh what I have learned years before, but also to be shocked with data that I didn’t know at all or that I had it wrong. It was a great treat to read and learn, I think this is was a must-read before I can continue with more advance books on Physics, specially quantum physics and astrophysics as I had planned to read next.

[Karen (reading.while.caffeinated) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an amazing DK book. Both this one and SuperSimple Biology are engaging and informative. It breaks the concepts down into chunks that younger kids can understand, and their parents can explain.
I would say mid-elementary- older middle school are the right ages. Getting close to high school kids would need something more in-depth. We use this as reference material for homeschooling.

[HW · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read (haha i mentioned the title of the website), it's nice to look at pictures and having bits of information accompanying it. I would recommend this book for people who have yet to begin to learn Physics, or just for a light read every now and then to remind ourselves the basics.

[Emory · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked reading about matter and the movements of atoms. The book is easy to understand and teaches you a lot. It is packed with interesting facts and charts to make your read much more understandable. Many equations for different topics.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

*cough * As a sci-fi nerd, I am embarrassed to need this. However... it was very simple and got some concepts through my block head that wouldn't make it previously. Overall grateful for it. And it has great graphics!

[Phil J]

Beautiful, dense reference book. This book would best be used as a secondary source for a science project.

[Vic]

What can I say, it's a textbook