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Have you ever wondered why it seems like you are standing still - even though you are on a planet that is moving through space? Albert Einstein wondered why. Do you know what the famous equation E=mc2 means? Einstein could have explained it! Do you know why black holes exist? In this engaging book, author Paul Fleisher answers these and many more questions as he looks at the laws of relativity and quantum mechanics. With easy-to-understand concepts and experiments, readers are introduced to the basic principles of modern physics in an exciting way.
About the author
Paul Fleisher taught elementary and middle school students 27 years in the
Richmond, Virginia Public Schools' Program for the Gifted. He has written
dozens of books for young people and educators, including Brain Food and
Secrets of the Universe. His books The Big Bang and Parasites were both
named Best Science Trade Books by the National Science Teachers
Association.
In 1988 Paul received the Virginia Education Association's Award for Peace
and International Relations; in 1999 he was honored with the Thomas
Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science
Education. Since retiring in 2005, Paul has served on the staff of the
Richmond Peace Education Center. More details are available at
www.paulfleisher.com.
