On Children's Day, share 15 kinds of good books, covering literature, traditional Chinese studies, science, art, biography, culture and other fields, suitable for parents and children to read together and learn together!
Both to increase knowledge, but also to promote parent-child relationship, let's start reading together!
01. Lao Tzu's Notes on the Present Translation
The annotations of Lao Tzu's contemporary classics strive to convey to the reader clearly and thoroughly the philosophies of two thousand years ago
Introduction:
Lao Tzu is an ancient philosophical classic of the mainland and an important cultural heritage of the mainland. Based on years of research experience, Mr. Chen Guying made a comprehensive and in-depth interpretation and analysis of Lao Tzu on the basis of absorbing a large number of research results of his predecessors and referring to the newly unearthed Jianbu literature materials. This book is prefaced by the original chapters of Lao Tzu, first quoting the original text, then adding annotations, and then the present translation and quotation. The annotations are easy to understand, the modern translation is beautiful, the academic capacity of annotations and quotations is large, and the text of Lao Tzu is carefully examined, which is an excellent popular monograph that is easy for beginners to read and can be used as a guide for further research.
About the Author:
Chen Guying, born in 1935, is a native of Changting, Fujian. Professor, Department of Philosophy, Peking University. He is the author of "The Tragic Philosopher Nietzsche", "Lao Tzu's Present Commentary", "Zhuangzi's Present Commentary", "The Yellow Emperor's Four Classics And Present Commentary", "Guan Zi's Four Interpretations" and so on.
02. Research on Ancient Chinese Costumes
Beautiful text, brilliant illustrations,
Tell us more about the charm of ancient costumes
Introduction:
Huaxia is called the ancient country of clothing, which shows that the costume culture occupies an extremely important position in Chinese civilization. The development of clothing not only reflects the improvement of production level, the richness of material materials, and the change of aesthetic customs, but also reflects the changes in social system, customs and habits, ethnic exchanges, ideology and culture and other aspects. Mr. Shen Congwen, a famous scholar and writer, has worked hard for about 20 years, using a literary language and more than 900 exquisite pictures to intersperse China's long history of ancient costumes. This book carries the deep feelings of the scholars of the previous generation to carry forward the traditional culture, through reading, not only can understand the common sense of history and culture, but also get the influence and contamination of ancient Chinese culture.
About the Author:
Shen Congwen (1902-1988), formerly known as Shen Yuehuan, was a famous modern Chinese writer and historian. In his early years, he engaged in literary creation and research, and novels such as "Border City" and "Long River" were well-known in the literary world. In the second half of his life, he devoted himself to the study of the history of ancient Chinese material culture, and successively worked in the Chinese History Museum and the Institute of History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and wrote "Research on Ancient Chinese Costumes".
natural science
03. "Origin of Species"
This book is the masterpiece of the famous British naturalist Darwin,
It is Darwin's important work on biological evolution
Introduction:
This is an epoch-making work. Darwin used the data he accumulated during his global scientific expeditions to demonstrate the diversity and unity of the origin of species and the natural world of life from the aspects of genetic variation, survival competition and natural selection. On the Origin of Species proposes the theory of biological evolution, and finally bases biology on a completely scientific basis, which has had a broad and far-reaching impact on the course of world history.
About the Author:
Darwin (1809-1882), a famous British biologist and the founder of the theory of evolution, his "theory of evolution" was listed by Engels as one of the three major discoveries of natural science in the 19th century.
04. What is Life? 》
One of the most influential scientific classics of the 20th century
Introduction:
The book includes two of Schrödinger's famous lectures and is one of the most influential scientific classics of the 20th century. Among them, "What Is Life" explores the nature of the genetic phenomenon of living organisms with the concept of physics, which has a great impact on the double helix structure of DNA proposed by Watson and Crick. Mind and Matter combines ancient philosophical ideas from the East and the West to explore the place of consciousness in the evolution of life and the role of the mind in morality.
About the Author:
Schrödinger (1887-1961), a famous Austrian physicist and one of the founders of quantum mechanics, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933.
05. "A Brief Theory of Special and General Relativity"
Einstein's own interpretation of the theory of relativity
Introduction:
Relativity, as an important part of physics, and quantum mechanics constitute the two pillars of modern physics. "A Brief Theory of Special and General Relativity" is einstein's own popular interpretation of his theory of relativity, and is one of the important classic works in the physics department.
About the Author:
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a famous physicist, thinker, founder of relativity, Nobel Prize winner in physics, is considered to be a great physicist after Galileo and Newton, and one of the influential figures of the 20th century.
06. "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"
One of the most important classics in the history of human science
Introduction:
Considered the greatest scientific work of all time, the Principles of Mathematics in Natural Philosophy has had a revolutionary impact on physics, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. In his writing style, Newton followed the axiomatic model of ancient Greece, deriving propositions from definitions and laws (axioms); for specific problems, he compared the results derived from the theory with the observations. The axiomatic system of classical mechanics established in this book laid a solid theoretical foundation for the entire modern scientific edifice.
About the Author:
Newton (1643-1727), a famous British scientist, can be called the greatest scientific giant of mankind, and his scientific achievements have spread throughout the fields of physics, mathematics and celestial mechanics.
07. "The Theory of the Operation of the Celestial Sphere"
A huge work that laid the foundation of the modern Western worldview
Introduction:
This book is based on rigorous mathematical knowledge and provides a systematic explanation of the theory of heliocentrism. The book describes the principles and catalogues of spherical astronomy, describes the motion of the Sun and Moon, and explains how to calculate the positions of celestial bodies in models of heliocentric theory. This book is the founding work of the scientific revolution and has played a crucial role in the formation of the modern Western worldview.
About the Author:
Copernicus (1473-1543), a famous Polish astronomer, mathematician and priest, a giant of the European Renaissance, and an epoch-making great scientist.
08. My Worldview
Writings reflecting Einstein's profound humanistic thought, selected articles, were approved by Einstein himself
Introduction:
This book is a collection of essays that Einstein himself endorsed, including his essays on life, science, politics, religion, education, Jews, economics, peace, and other issues. Reading this book, we can not only understand Einstein's attitude to life, keen insight, and deep concern for the fate of mankind, but also how he was able to achieve such a great scientific achievement.
About the Author:
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a famous physicist, thinker, founder of relativity, Nobel Prize winner in physics, is considered to be a great physicist after Galileo and Newton, and one of the influential figures of the 20th century.
09. The Evolution of Physics
Einstein's classic popular science works
Introduction:
This book is a popular science book co-authored by the famous scientist and founder of physics, Einstein, and the famous Polish physics scientist Infeld, the former is the founder of the theory of relativity, and the latter is the best at writing popular physics books. This book introduces the development and evolution of physics from the classical theories of the Galileo and Newtonian eras to modern field theory, relativity and quantum theory, and guides the reader to think about the changes in philosophical ideas and concepts involved behind it. It is aimed at the general reader, avoids the use of mathematical formulas, and explains the basic concepts of physics very clearly and vividly.
About the Author:
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a famous physicist, thinker, founder of relativity, Nobel Prize winner in physics, is considered to be a great physicist after Galileo and Newton, and one of the influential figures of the 20th century.
Infeld (1898-1968), a famous Polish physicist, was good at writing popular physics books.
10. "From One to Infinity"
One of the most influential popular science classics in the world today
Introduction:
This book is one of the most prestigious world science classics, and has led thousands of young people to appreciate the wonders and mysteries of science. With humorous tone and skill, the author explores the macroscopic and microscopic worlds, number theory, the relativity of space and time, entropy, genes, atomic structure, nuclear fission, and the origin of the solar system. Whatever your level of scientific knowledge, you'll find fun and inspiration from this unusual book. It is the book of anyone who is curious about the world of science.
About the Author:
George Gamov (1904-1968), American physicist, astronomer, and famous popular science writer, was awarded the Caringa Prize by UNESCO in 1956.
11. "Primitive Geometry"
The foundational work of Euclidean geometry, a tome that profoundly influenced the way of thinking in the West
Introduction:
The Primitives of Geometry is the most famous, complete, and widely circulated mathematical work in the world, and the most valuable surviving work of Euclid. Euclid systematically summarized in the Primitives of Geometry the knowledge acquired in practice and reflection by previous generations of scholars such as Thales, Pythagoras, and the Wise Men. Euclid established definitions and axioms and studied the properties of various geometric figures, thus establishing a set of geometric argumentation methods that proceeded from axioms and definitions and proved propositions to obtain theorems, forming a rigorous logical system - geometry. The "Original Geometry" has also become the foundation of Euclidean geometry, and its appearance has had a profound impact on the way of thinking of Westerners.
About the Author:
Euclid (c. 330 BC – 275 BC) was an ancient Greek mathematician and father of geometry.
12. The Origins of Western Science (Second Edition)
This book is an authoritative textbook on Western science before modern times, and it is also a very good historical reading of science
Introduction:
"The Origin of Western Science" is an authoritative textbook on Western science before modern times, and it is also a very good historical reading of science. It combines the philosophical, religious, and institutional context of the European scientific tradition to provide an in-depth introduction to scientific achievements from ancient Greece to the late Middle Ages.
About the Author:
David Lindbergh (1935-2015), a leading contemporary American historian of science, received the Sutton Medal for the Study of the History of Science in 1999.
13. "The First Lesson of Life: Bilingual Parent-Child Picture Book Series"
The famous American children's literature writer Edon Boritz Classic; the best-selling children's growth picture book "The First Lesson of Life" for more than 20 years, translated into 16 languages; the most closely related issues related to the character and small outlook on life of the babies are gathered together, a set of books, to get the "100,000 Whys" of Mengwa!
14 volumes of table of contents:
What's interesting
What is a family
What is correct
What is beauty
I am a friend
What is death
What is money
What is dreaming
What is feeling
What is health
What is love
What is respect
What is real
What is harmony
What is love?
For your family, friends,
Or something close to you,
The mind is easy to generate
That big rainbow of "love".
But maybe you can try
Go to those who are not close to you,
Or someone who doesn't understand or like it right away
Feel the big rainbow of "love" in your heart.
Please tell your child: Love is the common need of all mankind, the most tender and kind emotional need in the depths of everyone's heart. In the face of such emotional needs, everyone should understand each other, tolerate each other, and have the most simple sincerity, friendship and kindness in human interactions.
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14. "New Edition of Student Sinology Series"
What is the most appropriate level of reading? The Republic of China period can be used as a baseline. The "Student Sinology Series" from a century ago will be activated through a new compilation, so that it can enter a new era and better play its role in language education and carrying forward the mainland's excellent traditional culture.
—— Wang Ning
Excellent traditional culture is the spiritual home of Chinese. Students read more Chinese classics, which helps to implant the genes of excellent traditional culture into the body. The "New Edition of the Student Chinese Studies Series" opens the door for students to learn chinese and chinese on their own.
—— Gu Dexi
China's excellent traditional culture has been preserved in the cultural classics of past dynasties. The classics of traditional Chinese studies are vast, heavy and huge, explaining the complexities, gaining and losing each other, and the young students have limited strength and are often afraid. Students need to read the classic books that have been sorted out and extracted the essence of China's excellent traditional culture, so as to understand The excellent Chinese culture, cultivate traditional morality, and improve language literacy.
The Student Sinology Series, edited by Wang Yunwu and Zhu Jingnong, is a set of anthologies for middle school students and social popularization to read ancient classics. It was subordinate to wang Yunwu's editor-in-chief, The Universal Library, and was published by the Commercial Press in 1926.
Analects, Mencius, Lao Tzu, Mozi, Xunzi, Zhuangzi, Liezi, Chu Ci, Chinese, Li Ji, Shi Ji, On Balance, Shu Jing, Shi Jing, Zuo Chuan
"Du Fu Poems", "Wang Wei Poems", "Eryan Words", "Su Xin Ci", "Zhou Jiang Ci", "Han Yuwen", "San Su Wen", "Zeng Gongwen", "Former Han Shu", "Later Han Shu", "History of the Five Dynasties", "Warring States Policy", "Han Feizi", "Ancient Poetry Source"
"Meng Haoran Poems", "Bai Juyi Poems", "Li Hou Main Words", "Gui You Guang Wen", "Liu Zong Yuanwen", "Shi Shu Xinyu", "Lü Shi Chunqiu", "New Preface", "Yanzi Chunqiu", "Ouyang Yong Shuwen", "Eighteen Poetry Notes", "Late Ming Sketches"
"Song Ci", "Yuan Qu", "Li Baishi", "Lu Youshi", "Shangjun Shu", "Huainanzi", "Tao Yuanming Poem", "Mei Yaochen Poem", "Huang Zhongze Poem", "Xie Lingyun Poem", "Wen Tingjun Poem", "Wang An Shiwen", "Gu Yanwuwen", "Wenxin Carved Dragon", "Ming Confucianism Case", "Wenshi Tongyi", "Han Wei Six Dynasties", "Xu Xiake Travels"...
15. "Reading Of the Classics of Sinology"
A Mongolian classic suitable for teenagers to read
Use traditional wisdom to help children understand life
The Three Character Classic: The most influential Mongolian classic in Chinese history, the first of the Mongolian classics
"At the beginning of man, nature is good, sex is similar, and habits are far away. ......”
The Three Character Sutra adopts the form of three words and one sentence, which provides a comprehensive introduction to nature, society, history, ancient classics, the importance of learning, etc., the meaning is easy to understand, catchy to read, and easy to recite. The first cry of a child is to be good; if you remember it, there will be an echo.
I think that if Confucius were to become the director of education today, he would definitely change the Ministry of Education into the Ministry of Education and Fine Arts, and regard the National Theater as much as the National School. If he were an educator, he would have improved opera, held concerts everywhere, and couldn't get busy. And the Mozi, who specializes in pragmatism, said that he taught people to be greedy and troublesome, and did three big articles to scold him, but where did he understand the essence of Confucius's personality education?
Confucius's situation is very similar to today's suffering students, who have no dependence, no teacher, and are all ashamed to exercise themselves. When we read the biographies of Shakya and Christ, although we admire them as human beings, we always feel that there are many places that we can never learn. Only Confucius, what he said and did in his life, was a very kind and tasteful vulgar word and deed, as long as he tried to learn him, everyone could learn it. This is the reason why Confucius is great.
——Liang Qichao, "A Short History of Chinese Studies"
- The original text is based on the most authoritative works in history and is accurate and reliable
- The annotations are also comprehensive and comprehensive, fully reflecting the latest achievements in the academic community
- The translation is exquisite, fluent and strictly faithful to the original
- The illustrations are rigorous and appropriate, and the pictures correspond to the text one by one
- Sun Tzu's Art of War
- Mountains and Seas Sutra
- Kindergarten Qionglin
- Augment the Sages
- A thousand words
- Kasa on rhyme
- Disciple rules
- swear word
- Analects