University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Speed of Light by Simon Chapman
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Is there anything faster than the speed of light? What colour are the stars? Is time travel possible? And just what exactly is ‘relativity’?
Prepare to have your mind blown as you explore the different ideas that make up the theory of relativity, from the mind of one of the most famous scientists in the world: Albert Einstein. Through real life examples of physics in action and imaginary ‘thought experiments’, learn how
time can stretch, what it would look like if we travelled at light speed, how black holes work and more!
Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers. Created in consultation with Dr N. Humphry-Baker of the University of Cambridge, colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about lightspeed, spacetime and relativity, published in collaboration with the University of Cambridge
About the Author: Simon Chapman (Author)
Author, traveller and adventurer, Simon Chapman has been entertaining young people with books on such diverse subjects as dinosaurs, rivers, extreme natural environments and even alien invasions for over 20 years, including in his Blue Peter award-winning Explorers Wanted
series, which he also illustrated. An experienced Physics teacher, Simon is now taking readers on a brand-new adventure, creating a children’s guide to Einstein’s theory of relativity, produced in collaboration with the University of Cambridge
Wenjia Tang (Illustrator)
Wenjia Tang graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art, USA, in 2017. After working in New York City, she returned to China in 2020 and lives in Nanjing with her parents. Wenjia loves illustrating non-fiction picture books and her work has been recognised by American Illustration, the Society of Illustrators, and Communication Arts.
14 Aug 2025
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Space (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children / Juvenile |
| ISBN | 9781805133155 |
| Author | Wenjia Tang |
| Publication Date | 14 Aug 2025 |
University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Speed of Light by Simon Chapman ISBN 9781805133155