The Awesome Physics in Your Home

Selected for the CBC Winter 2024 Showcase: Boredom Busters

Selected for The Children’s Book Council’s June 2024 "Hot Off The Press" Reading List

"Gr 2-6–A picture book that sets out to make physics accessible to younger readers by connecting physics concepts to home. The book starts with a short conversation between two people, one trying to convince the other that physics is not only important but interesting and relatable. There is a table of contents along with a visual guide to the contents, showing different parts of the house with page numbers, so readers are invited to start reading at any point in the book. Each room has at least four pages devoted to ideas connected to that space. For example, the bathroom has information on fog on the mirror (precipitated water vapor), water flowing from the tap, water flowing out of the tub, the mechanics of a shaving or make-up mirror, static electricity in your hair and the odors of the bathroom. Each idea presented offers short text on what’s happening and why, as well as cartoon images to support it. Readers can skip around anyway they like, following their curiosity. This is not for reading aloud but will make an excellent resource for children to pore over. VERDICT This is an excellent introduction to physics in a highly relatable format and a strong choice for libraries." —Debbie Tanner, School Library Journal

"Authored by the Amazing Theatre of Physics, renowned for their entertaining and educational science experiments, "The Awesome Physics in Your Home" guarantees an engaging and enlightening journey into the realm of physics. Whether you're a young science enthusiast or a parent looking to inspire a love for learning and the sciences, "The Awesome Physics in Your Home" is the perfect tool to spark curiosity and exploration. Effectively illustrated throughout by Tomas Kopecky, this large format ( 9.06 x 0.47 x 11.5 inches, 1.25 pounds) hardcover edition of "The Awesome Physics in Your Home" from Albatross Media will prove a welcome and highly prized addition to family, elementary school, middle school, and community library science collections for young readers." —Midwest Book Review

"Each chapter is filled with a ton of information! There is a short section on energy conservation, as well as the five senses. The illustrations are well done. They are brightly colored and do a fantastic job of showing different elements on physics, such as water molecules, snowflakes, and static electricity! Included in the back matter is a fun glossary! This book makes a great introduction for budding scientist! Perfect for the classroom or library, as well as homeschool settings!" —Cherokee Crum, YA Books Central

"I thought it was a great primer for budding scientists and could be very appropriate for a classroom or school library." —Kiss the Book Jr

"The Awesome Physics in Your Home" is a delightful book for introducing children to Physics. By using items and experiences around the home (Static electricity while combing hair is a favorite!) Physics concepts are easily understood. Physics stops being scary and difficult and becomes a way to describe the world. I'd put "The Awesome Physics in Your Home" on holiday and birthday gift lists as well as "just because" lists!" —Laurie S., NetGalley-Librarian

"Discover the incredible physics that keep our homes up and running in the infinitely interesting and insightful, “The Awesome Physics in Your Home,” Written by The Amazing Theatre of Physics and illustrated by Tomas Kopecky, this text explores all the rooms in one’s house and the fascinating science behind everyday phenomenon. Physics - and all of the sciences, for that matter! - were not my strong suit in school. This volume would have proved exponentially helpful. Complex topics are presented in a phenomenally accessible and entertaining way, leaving readers not only wanting to read more but also learning a ton along the way. The illustrations are similarly endearing, bringing humor and relatability to each and every room of the house." —Olivia the Librarian, IG