The textbook introduces educational science thinking in a vivid, easily understandable, and entertaining way, providing students and other curious individuals with the ideal entry point into one of the most fascinating scientific disciplines. It unfolds a history of pedagogy spanning more than two thousand years, focusing on the modern understanding of educational science. Accordingly, the textbook is aligned with the core curriculum of educational science, which underpins most degree programs in the field at German universities. It covers the fundamental concepts of educational science as well as its theoretical and methodological foundations. Throughout, the enjoyment of reading is not neglected: comics and cartoons, clever sayings from the insider's perspective, and games contribute to this.