Any recommendation for started physics book (to generate interest)

[serverxeon]

as a present for a grade 8 junior,

something basic yet interesting enough to spark her interest.

any suggestions

thanks!

 

[MathematicalPhysicist]

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