Interesting science books for young people?

[faraday96]

Does anyone know of any books that will get younger people (teens/pre-teens) interested in physics (or science in general)? Maybe something like Feynman's 'Six Easy Pieces'?

 

[elvishatcher]

The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean is pretty fun

 

[Aero51]

I can't think of any at the moment but I can tell you one thing I found incredibly fascinating as a child were videos of the shuttle launch, fighter jets, and slo-motion videos of explosions; with books explaining how those things worked. Hahaha...

 

[Jorriss]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471762733/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Note, I have no first hand experience with this book but it sounds like something you may be interested in.

 

[AnTiFreeze3]

The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean is pretty fun

I can vouch for the author, although I read Sam Kean's book about genetics. It's definitely interesting, and would appeal to teens/pre-teens.

If you were looking for anything younger than that, I know that during my childhood I loved to read National Geographic books about volcanoes and stuff like that.

 

[Dowland]

Maybe "Conceptual Physics" would be something for you? Look it up!

 

[Oberst Villa]

Try "Thinking Physics" by Epstein.

It consists of many short and easy to understand topics, each with a multiple choice quiz. I think this is a better introduction to physics for young people than reading a thick book from cover to cover - it makes it clear that physics is not a "spectator sport", but is much more fun if you try to solve some problems on your own.

Plus it has some nice cartoons.

 

[faraday96]

Thanks! Also, has anyone read any of Asimov's books? Would these be a good starting place?