Engaging Science in the Fresh Air

The famous science popularizer Yakov Isidorovich Perelman invites young readers on a journey through the world of physics, which begins right by the forest campfire. Why does smoke rise up and branches crackle? Where does dew come from, and why does the lake shimmer in the distance but not up close? Why do waves run, while water stays in place? What makes it "suck" your legs in the swamp? This book is a collection of lively observations and interesting questions about nature. The reader will learn how sound "runs," why coniferous and deciduous forests rustle differently, what happens during a thunderstorm, and where rainbows come from. In every natural phenomenon – in the shade of a tree, a drop of dew, during sunset, or walking on sand – the author reveals to readers physical and other phenomena. The book develops observation skills, answers many "whys," and lays the foundation for scientific thinking. It is aimed at younger and middle school children, as well as anyone who loves to learn new things about the familiar world around them.