Any recommendation for started physics book (to generate interest)

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Feb 19, 2009

serverxeon

as a present for a grade 8 junior,

something basic yet interesting enough to spark her interest.

any suggestions

thanks!

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Feb 19, 2009

MathematicalPhysicist

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Try Paul Hewitt book conceptual physics, I heard it's best for all ages:
http://www.conceptualphysics.com/pghewitt.shtml

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