National Geographic Angry birds furious forces : the physics at play in the world's most popular game

Title
National Geographic Angry birds furious forces : the physics at play in the world's most popular game

Personal Author EPSB
Rhett. Allain

Summary
"Another Angry Birds National Geographic mash-up! This fun, engaging paperback uses Angry Birds to explain the physics at work in the world--and behind the popular game. National Geographic's trademark science blends with Angry Birds' beloved entertainment to take readers into the world of physics. Rhett Allain, physics professor and Wired blogger explains basic scientific principles in fun, accessible ways; the Angry Birds come along for the ride to illustrate concepts we see in the real world--as well as in the Angry Birds games. Packed with science and a sense of humor, this book will improve readers' understanding of the world and how it works--and it may just improve their Angry Birds scores as well".

Other Title
Angry birds furious forces
 
Furious forces!

Year Published
2013

Physical Description
159 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 19 cm

Contents
Level 1. Mechanics -- Level 2. Sound & light -- Level 3. Thermodynamics -- Level 4. Electricity & magnetism -- Level 5. Particle physics & beyond.

Subject
Physics -- Humor.
 
Angry Birds (Game)

Added Corporate Author
National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Summary
"Another Angry Birds National Geographic mash-up! This fun, engaging paperback uses Angry Birds to explain the physics at work in the world--and behind the popular game. National Geographic's trademark science blends with Angry Birds' beloved entertainment to take readers into the world of physics. Rhett Allain, physics professor and Wired blogger explains basic scientific principles in fun, accessible ways; the Angry Birds come along for the ride to illustrate concepts we see in the real world--as well as in the Angry Birds games. Packed with science and a sense of humor, this book will improve readers' understanding of the world and how it works--and it may just improve their Angry Birds scores as well".

ISBN
9781426212871
 
9781426211720

Publisher
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013]


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
George P. Nicholson530 ALLBook31004000065297Non-Fiction