A Great Read - Math and Science for Parents
A nice philosophical approach to math and physics, with enough biographical info blended in to make it interesting. I am thoroughly enjoying this book. I love Maxwell and philosophy, so for me this book is a page turner. I am also an educator and tutor consultant, so I am always looking for good books for parents who want to learn about math and science, but are not necessarily science or math majors. Here is an excerpt from the book description: Imagine you are fluent in a magical language of prophecy, a language so powerful it can accurately describe things you cannot see or even imagine. Einstein's Heroes takes you on a journey of discovery about just such a miraculous language--the language of mathematics--one of humanity's most amazing accomplishments. Blending science, history, and biography, this remarkable book reveals the mysteries of mathematics, focusing on the life and work of three of Albert Einstein's heroes: Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, and espec...