Good books for learning Maths, Physics, & Chemistry?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for engaging and enjoyable books to help learn mathematics, physics, and chemistry at the year 11 and 12 levels, particularly in the context of preparing for mechatronics engineering studies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in studying traditional textbooks and seeks recommendations for more enjoyable reading materials that cover year 11-12 concepts in maths, physics, and chemistry.
  • Another participant suggests looking for comic-style books or resources that incorporate colorful images, indicating a trend towards more engaging educational materials.
  • A different viewpoint argues that while enjoyable books may exist, they may not be academically beneficial, emphasizing the importance of mastering the prescribed textbooks for success in A-Level exams in the UK.
  • One participant recommends specific books, highlighting their straightforward approach and engaging illustrations, noting that some schools use them as supplemental texts.
  • A question is raised about suitable books for engineering physics, indicating a specific interest in resources tailored to that subject area.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the effectiveness of enjoyable books versus traditional textbooks for academic success, indicating that multiple competing views remain on the best approach to learning these subjects.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the limitations of relying solely on textbooks and the potential disconnect between enjoyable reading and academic requirements, but do not resolve these issues.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for year 11 and 12 studies in maths, physics, and chemistry, particularly those interested in mechatronics engineering or seeking more engaging learning materials.

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Hello,

I'm about to start my year 11 & 12 studies. Among the compulsory subjects I'm going to take Maths, Physics, and Chemistry so I can later go into mechatronics engineering.

However, I find it difficult to study my textbooks even though I generally love to read and I'm often reading scientific books and websites over the internet. This just makes me think that the textbooks are not written to be 'fun'.

Are there any books that I could order via amazon or through the internet which will teach the concepts of year 11-12 maths, physics, and chemistry but which are also fun to read?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Some people don't like laughing ideas, if you actully interested in books with colorful images you can search google for comic maths, comic chemistry etc, I am sometimes hanging around on twitter, facebook where i am introduced some free ,chapters of comicsof science , seems like a new trend for learners of basic stuff, very fun to read
 
I'm sure there are such books but I don't think they'll help you at all academically, assuming you're in the UK the key to success in A-Level (bad as it may be) is just learning the textbook you're given, there's no credit given to those who read around the subject or enjoy it, its all about learning the key definitions they think you ought to know.

That said, if you're looking for a book to read for pleasure, there are plenty you could read, Stephen Hawking etc.
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062731009/?tag=pfamazon01-20 is a classic. It covers the basics in a straightforward manner, and the funny-ish drawings really help some people 'latch-on" to important concepts. SOme schools use this as a supplemental text.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321548094/?tag=pfamazon01-20 is one of the best textbooks out there. Very well written; simple but not simplistic. The edition published by Addison Wesley is the college version. The 11th 12th grade version is published by Prentice Hall. I have no idea why this is so. Both editions are pretty much the same, but the chapters are in different orders.
 
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