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Visuelles Wissen: Physik
Bildgewaltiges Physik-Buch für Schüler*innen
Ein anschaulicher Einstieg in die Physik! Dieses umfassende Wissensbuch für Schüler*innen ab 12 Jahren beantwortet klar und verständlich die wichtigsten Fragen rund um physikalische Themen: Was ist Konvektion? Wie funktionieren Hebel? Wodurch unterscheiden sich Licht- und Schallwellen? Anschauliche Doppelseiten führen mit klaren Grafiken und Erläuterungen durch zentrale Aspekte der Physik – von Energie und Bewegung über Magnetismus bis zur Kernreaktion.
Ein anschaulicher Einstieg in die Physik! Dieses umfassende Wissensbuch für Schüler*innen ab 12 Jahren beantwortet klar und verständlich die wichtigsten Fragen rund um physikalische Themen: Was ist Konvektion? Wie funktionieren Hebel? Wodurch unterscheiden sich Licht- und Schallwellen? Anschauliche Doppelseiten führen mit klaren Grafiken und Erläuterungen durch zentrale Aspekte der Physik – von Energie und Bewegung über Magnetismus bis zur Kernreaktion.
288 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2022
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10.2k books2,237 followersDorling 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%.
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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.
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September 12, 2026
When I got this book, it was 2021 and I was just reclaiming an interest in science after being intimidated as young person. Science and math came slowly if at all for me. Since it didn’t like me, I decided I didn’t like it. Now as an older person, I don’t need to be competitive about being smart so I can enjoy learning in my own way for my own pleasure.
When I was reading this book I wasn’t yet blow away by the ‘The Rigor of Angels’ which I read in 2023. Now when I look at this book, I understand why I didn’t know about quantum mechanics. The word quantum doesn’t appear in this book on physics. To be fair in the title of the book maybe the disclaimer to exclude quantum mechanics. But there is no scope note in the book to say that we won’t include such a discussion. Instead they pretend it doesn’t exist.
The other big issue I have is that while they break the issues into sections, they don’t provide any overview on the bigger subjects and how to think about the specific topics they group together.
For example they include three sections related to electricity but they don’t provide an overview but instead immediately delve into electrical circuits and static electricity. The book editors could argue that this book is aimed at high school students and that they just providing a basic overview of topics. However, their first section tackles ‘working scientifically’ which is a way of thinking. In the rest of the book, they throw out that approach and just lay out a bunch of topics as if each was unrelated to any of the others. Maybe this approach works for some minds but definitely not mine.
That said there is a helpful index and glossary so it wasn’t a total loss.
When I was reading this book I wasn’t yet blow away by the ‘The Rigor of Angels’ which I read in 2023. Now when I look at this book, I understand why I didn’t know about quantum mechanics. The word quantum doesn’t appear in this book on physics. To be fair in the title of the book maybe the disclaimer to exclude quantum mechanics. But there is no scope note in the book to say that we won’t include such a discussion. Instead they pretend it doesn’t exist.
The other big issue I have is that while they break the issues into sections, they don’t provide any overview on the bigger subjects and how to think about the specific topics they group together.
For example they include three sections related to electricity but they don’t provide an overview but instead immediately delve into electrical circuits and static electricity. The book editors could argue that this book is aimed at high school students and that they just providing a basic overview of topics. However, their first section tackles ‘working scientifically’ which is a way of thinking. In the rest of the book, they throw out that approach and just lay out a bunch of topics as if each was unrelated to any of the others. Maybe this approach works for some minds but definitely not mine.
That said there is a helpful index and glossary so it wasn’t a total loss.
December 23, 2021
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.
June 12, 2024
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
Side note: at first I just accepted redshift as a concept, but the more I try to deeply understand, the more my brain hurts
June 10, 2022
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.
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.
May 3, 2021
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.
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.
March 18, 2021
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.
January 30, 2023
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.
December 3, 2025
*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!
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November 26, 2024Beautiful, dense reference book. This book would best be used as a secondary source for a science project.
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June 16, 2022What can I say, it's a textbook
January 1, 2026
This book is great for physics geeks. Topics explained clearly, had fun and knowledge. Truly recommended for geeks and students.
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