Children: Physics books
"Radium, and Other Radioactive Substances" is a work by Marie Curie, published in 1904. In this book, Curie details her research into radium and other radioactive materials, including the methodology of their discovery and study, as well as their properties and potential applications. Marie Curie, along with her husband Pierre Curie, conducted pioneering work on radioactivity, a term she coined.
"The 4 Percent Universe" is a term often associated with the exploration of dark matter and dark energy in the field of cosmology. It refers to the idea that only about 4 percent of the universe is composed of ordinary matter—such as stars, planets, and galaxies—made up of atoms. The remaining 96 percent is composed of dark matter (about 27 percent) and dark energy (about 69 percent).
"The Meaning of Relativity" is a book written by Albert Einstein, published in 1921. It was based on a series of lectures Einstein gave at Princeton University. In this work, Einstein elucidates his theory of relativity, which fundamentally changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity.
"The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes" is a significant work by Bagnold, published in 1941. It addresses the processes involved in the movement of sand and the formation of sand dunes in desert environments. The book is foundational for understanding aeolian (wind-driven) processes and has been influential in fields such as geology, geography, and environmental science.
"The Strangest Man" is a biography about the life of the renowned British mathematician G.H. Hardy, written by author Simon Singh. G.H. Hardy is celebrated for his contributions to number theory and mathematical analysis, as well as for his belief in the aesthetic value of mathematics, famously asserting that "mathematics is not a science.