Astrophysics for Babies

Preso per mia sorella di 3 anni. Si è innamorata di questo libro, disegni semplici che aiutano il bambino a familiarizzare con dei concetti complessi. Se spiegato la prima volta il bambino poi è in grado di riconoscere la struttura di un atomo in un allustrazione. Perfetto se si desidera che un bambino cresca senza la paura di scoprire il mondo e concetti complessi.

Para quienes no entienden o creen que este tipo de lectura es inadecuada para bebés, quiero aclarar que el objetivo no es que aprendan física a su edad, sino que se familiaricen con el sonido del vocabulario y los diagramas sin miedo ni compromiso. Cuando vuelvan a ver esto en secundaria, no deberían sentir ningún temor, sino al contrario, familiaridad y, por lo tanto, confianza. Según la teoría, sería mejor evitar las historias fantásticas que presenten, por ejemplo, osos que hablan o conducen coches. De hecho, esto representa una pérdida de tiempo y energía, y podría provocar posteriormente una disonancia cognitiva cuando el niño confronte estos relatos con la realidad o con lo que aprenda en la escuela.

This book is one that is either stand-alone, or one of a set that includes titles such as 'Rocket Science for Babies' and 'General Relativity for Babies'. Obviously, even the most mild treatment of such a topic is going to require either extraordinary talent on the part of the baby, or a book that is little more than a tactile experience for the baby. But here's the deal - this isn't meant just for babies (sorry to ruin the surprise!). This book is meant for the adults in the baby's life - if the adults begin to learn how to teach in very simple ways some of the most complex and deep of scientific truths and discoveries at a very early age, who knows? We might be producing the next Einstein or Newton. At the very least, we'll be raising a generation who isn't afraid of science and complex ideas, for they will have had them literally from the cradle. And that's what makes this series so great. This particular book starts with basic concepts useful in astronomy and astrophysics. A ball. A ball is a round sphere. So are planets! So, it is relatable, even to the adults in the room. The Sun is also a ball, but a bigger ball. The Earth goes around it. Other balls/stars are like the Sun - they are further away, the Sun is close up. Simple, yes, but you'd be astonished at just how many people don't get that! And perhaps they can be forgiven. Most of humanity didn't realize the distinction either until the 1600s when Christian Huygens (among others) worked to more definitely determine that fact. Don't worry, phrases like 'definitely determine' are not part of the book. It is colourful. It is fun. It is useful. An ideal gift in many ways, for baby and new parents.

Kam als Geschenk sehr gut an und ist gut verarbeitet. Nach mehrmaligem durch Blätter sieht das Buch noch super aus!

The perfect funny yet educational gift for science-minded new parents! Great graphics and clear, appropriate language. Highly recommended.