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THE LAWS OF PHYSICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE

YURI VIROVETS · ILLUSTRATED BY LIZA KAZINSKAYA

THE LAWS OF PHYSICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Serious physics. Unexpected stories. A refreshingly human voice.

Discover physics through familiar experiences, surprising questions and clever illustrations. Yuri Virovets makes complex scientific ideas accessible through humor and everyday observations.

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PHYSICS STARTS WITH EVERYDAY LIFE

Each chapter begins with a familiar experience. Curiosity leads readers towards a deeper scientific explanation.

Virovets reveals physical laws hiding behind ordinary events. Readers gradually discover physics everywhere.

Why does a lift change your apparent weight?

How can an aeroplane stay airborne?

Why does an ambulance siren change pitch?

The Doppler effect: ambulances and the expanding universeSpread · click to enlarge

A DISTINCTIVE AUTHORIAL VOICE

Yuri Virovets writes like an enthusiastic storyteller sharing fascinating discoveries. His conversational style creates immediate connections with young readers.

Short sentences establish a lively rhythm. Direct questions invite readers into the discussion.

Playful remarks keep explanations engaging. Gentle irony adds personality without distracting from scientific ideas.

The author occasionally makes fun of familiar assumptions. His humor encourages readers to question everyday intuition.

THE RESULT FEELS LIKE A CONVERSATION WITH A WITTY SCIENTIST.

Friction: sparks from under the wheels and magic skatesSpread · click to enlarge

COMPLEX SCIENCE MADE INTUITIVE

The book introduces genuine scientific concepts through imaginative thought experiments. Readers follow simple observations towards surprisingly profound discoveries.

Newton’s gravitational law emerges from an amusing question about throwing objects. Even dirty socks help explain thermodynamics.

Virovets introduces scientific terminology naturally. Clear explanations make abstract principles easier to grasp.

Readers develop scientific intuition through curiosity. The book encourages independent thinking and further exploration.

Avogadro’s law: how to weigh a gas

ILLUSTRATIONS WITH CHARACTER

Liza Kazinskaya’s distinctive illustrations echo the author’s playful narrative. Expressive drawings give scientific concepts unexpected visual interpretations.

The artwork creates memorable connections between everyday experiences and abstract physical principles.

Statics: how to build things that don’t break Each spread offers another opportunity for discovery.

OUTSTANDING READER RECEPTION

4.9 / 5

Average reader rating based on several hundred customer reviews across leading online marketplaces.

Readers have responded enthusiastically to Virovets’ accessible explanations and lively storytelling.

The Russian edition reached its fourth printing in 2026. This sustained popularity provides encouraging evidence of the book’s commercial appeal.

WHY THIS BOOK DESERVES INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

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Physics belongs to every school curriculum. Everyday physical experiences cross cultural boundaries.

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The book offers publishers a distinctive voice within illustrated STEM nonfiction.

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Its conversational approach appeals to curious teenagers. Humour makes demanding concepts less intimidating.

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The content complements classroom learning and supports independent discovery.

A recognisable subject gains a memorable personality through Virovets’ storytelling.

Chinese and South Korean publishers have already acquired translation rights.

Surface tension: how to pour out the last drop from a bottle?

BOOK INFORMATION

Author
Yuri Virovets
Illustrator
Liza Kazinskaya
Scientific consultant
Evgeny Gelfer, PhD
Format
Hardcover, full colour
Extent
92 pages
Age range
12+
Original publisher
A Walk Through History
Original language
Russian
ISBN
978-5-907471-54-2
Rights
Sold to China, South Korea
International rights agent
Librorus Sàrl, Switzerland

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