It is well known that Einstein founded twentieth-century physics with his work on relativity and quanta, but what do we really know about these ground breaking ideas? How were they discovered? What should we retain today from the conceptual upheavals he initiated? Through a selection of concrete scenes taken from Einstein's life, the author offers a view into the formation of his theories, as well as reminders of the day-to-day applications of his ideas.
British theoretical physicists Cox and Forshaw offer lay readers a fascinating account of modern scientists' view of the world, and how it got that way. Without using complicated mathematics, Cox and Forshaw show how the search for "mathematical consistency" can guide scientists in finding the "laws that describe physical reality." The authors provide the historical context that set the stage for Einstein's discovery.
Baby Einstein: Touch and Feel Baby Animals (Touch-and-feel Book, A)
Age 9 months and up
Take your baby on asensory tour of the world of baby animals in this charming new board book. Babies will be introduced to the animals that are just like them—babies! Through stunning real-life photos that feature touch and feel panels. Babies will love to touch a puppy’s soft ears or the slippery skin of a dolphin.
