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Physics (Science & Technology, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Physics (Science & Technology, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $14.99, median 22 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 26/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.96 – $21.94 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 12% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 7% of the parent category Science & Technology (325), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 71% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 22 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Physics best sellers
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The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Ultimate Guide to How Things Work
- List rank#1
- Price$13.98
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,837
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How Cars Work. An Illustrated Guide for Curious Kids, Teens, and Beginners: Discover Engines, Brakes, Gears, and More with Fun Diagrams and Easy Explanations!
by Peter Renson
- List rank#2
- Price$18.35
- Rating4.8
- Reviews284
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Super Simple Physics: The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide
by DK
- List rank#3
- Price$12.31
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,037
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Visual Learning: Physics: An illustrated guide for all ages (Barron's Visual Learning)
by Kurt Baker
- List rank#4
- Price$11.02
- Rating4.8
- Reviews201
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The Stars: A New Way to See Them: A Classic Illustrated Astronomy Reference about Our Solar System and the Universe
by H. A. Rey
- List rank#5
- Price$9.67
- Rating4.8
- Reviews844
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Physics in a Minute Book for Teens: 120 Essential STEM Concepts Explained with Everyday Examples, Simple Experiments, and Visual Learning, from Motion and Energy to Relativity and Quantum Theory
by Daniel Yu
- List rank#6
- Price$14.98
- Rating4.2
- Reviews5
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Physics Made Easy For Kids: A Complete STEM Guide for Ages 8–12 with Fun Hands-On Projects in Motion, Gravity, and Energy Perfect for Classrooms & Homeschool (Smart STEM Made Easy For Kids)
- List rank#7
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews133
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Impossible Physics for Kids. Quantum Physics & Relativity: A Visual, Hands-On Journey Through Time Travel, Black Holes, Teleportation & Cosmic Mysteries to Boost Curiosity & STEM Confidence (IS Kids)
by Jonah H. Rhodes
- List rank#8
- Price$23.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews26
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100,000 Whys for Curious Teens: Short, Smart Answers to Questions About Your Brain, Body, Friends, Phones, Money, AI, Space, and What’s Next
by Nolan Bright
- List rank#9
- Price$17.24
- Rating4.7
- Reviews43
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The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe
by Stephon Alexander
- List rank#10
- Price$10.30
- Rating4.5
- Reviews505
FAQ
Is Physics a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 26/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 22 reviews and sells for $14.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Physics?
The median best seller has 22 reviews, and 78% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Physics best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.96 and $21.94.
Can new books break into Physics?
12% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.