What's the Matter? draws readers into the ongoing inquiry about the natural world, providing an overview of how physics has developed through the centuries, in the words of the scientists who made the great discoveries.

* Thirty-one selections from scientists including Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Feynman, and Hawking

* Introductory essays and a thematic guide

* Stimulating discussion questions for each selection

* Annotated bibliographies and suggestions for further reading

EDITORIAL REVIEW

"Any science tacher at any level would find the book a most treasured addition to his or her collection." --Richard Frazier, associate professor, Central Missouri University, from "NSTA Recommends," National Science Teachers Association's website

"For learning what physics is about, I strongly recommend What's the Matter? Readings in Physics." --John Hubisz, Department of Physics, North Carolina State University, from The Physics Teacher, published by the American Association of Physics Teachers