Recommended reading list for secondary school student

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Engaging books about physics for secondary school students should be accessible and enjoyable, avoiding traditional textbooks and revision guides. Recommendations include "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson, which combines science with storytelling. Other suggested titles include "The Physics of Star Wars" and "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli, both of which present complex concepts in an engaging manner. The focus is on finding books that spark interest and curiosity in physics for younger readers. Overall, the goal is to discover fun and informative literature that makes physics relatable and enjoyable.
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Hey, I'm new here and didn't know where to post this thread but I decided to post it in the homework and coursework questions part although this isn't about homework. My question is, what are some good books about physics that are on a secondary school (UK) level which I can read that is fun and engaging? I don't like reading revision guides or textbooks since I don't really learn from them but I enjoy reading books like A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson since they engage me. I tried looking on Amazon and book recommendation sites but they are all revision guides, textbooks, or university/college books which I don't fully understand. Please give some suggestions of engaging books about physics suitable for a 13 year old child living in the UK.
 
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