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While fairy tales and other children's literature have long been popular, they often incorporate enchantment and wonder that, while not intended to be scientific, can inadvertently foster misconceptions about important scientific themes. With its significant findings, this study aims to shed light on how traditional fairy tales may lead to a misunderstanding of scientific concepts. By identifying typical misconceptions found in fairy tales, we can better understand the need to address these issues. Doing so is crucial to support children's education and their comprehension of the world, and this study's findings will greatly inform and enlighten the field of education and literature.
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The Literature of Fairy Tales and Misconceptions About Concepts of Physics
How to cite this paper: Konstantinos T. Kotsis. (2024). The Literature of Fairy Tales and Miscon-ceptions About Concepts of Physics. Journal of Literature Advances, 1(1), 14-23.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jla.2024.12.002