Quantum Physics for Babies: 1 (Baby University)

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The hardy, non-toxic book is safe in the hands of babies and the illustration of basic ideas is a great learning tool. This might be the best way to introduce quantum computing to not just littles but adults who are intimidated by science/math topics. Summarily, Spiro’s book and both of Ferrie’s books meet at least Apseloff’s requirements to be classified as pre-literature. We build and maintain all our own systems, but we don’t charge for access, sell user information, or run ads. Considering most of the board book focuses on the atomic level, the book must transition from a broader, familiar level (the child’s ball) down to the particles.

A very good very early STEM book that is a wonderful way to help to introduce this often 'spooky' subject!

children are “born curious, wanting and needing to understand the world around them, wanting to know why, how, and what: the very questions that scientists ask” (5). On the other hand, even most adults have only a vague knowledge of electron microscopes (the instrument which can visualize atoms), so this inaccuracy is balanced with the need to signify to the target audience that atoms are too small to properly see and thus make obvious that the book is magnifying down to atoms to talk about them.

The word “neutrons” is written in the same color purple as the circles in the nucleus of the atom that illustrate neutrons, while the word “protons” is written in the same red that depicts the protons in the nucleus (6–7). This sense of humor enables the books more success whereas as an ostensibly didactic book would be repellent to the adult and child. Lamme, Professors at the University of Florida, developed a set of criteria for judging children’s science books that included accurate science content; realistic illustrations; accurate “relational sizes and proportionality for illustrations” and magnification made obvious; accurate terminology; and entertaining, well-written text (4). But mummy loves it, although mummy has many questions that she wishes to ask (but left without answers) after reading this (which might be the whole purpose of this book: triggering passion for a subject and encouraging more questions).Introduce your baby to programming and computer basics in this must-have board book for nerdy babies!

Just as some board books can be considered pre-literature, working as a precursor to more traditional children’s books, perhaps these could provide pre-science to the youngest audience. For example, in introducing an atom, it starts with a ball, which is familiar, and moves into stating that “All balls are made of atoms” (5) before distinguishing neutrons, protons, and electrons (6–8). The choice to use the opposite and complementary red/green for the arrows of net force further helps link the relationship of the concepts.This occurs with the next text “When Baby opens the box, she will find out if Cat is asleep or awake” (17), which is also a more complex structure than the rest of the book. This article examines three board books which present scientific knowledge in a context for babies and toddlers.