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The Physics of Superheroes: More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition Paperback - 2009
by James Kakalios
Packed with more superheroes and superpowers than an Avengers-Justice League crossover, this title takes a lively look at the physics behind the superpowers of comic-book heroes.
Summary
A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science
Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.
Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.
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- Title The Physics of Superheroes: More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition
- Author James Kakalios
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 2 Original
- Pages 448
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Avery Publishing Group, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 2009-11-03
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781592405084 / 1592405088
- Weight 1.02 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 8.96 x 6 x 0.97 in (22.76 x 15.24 x 2.46 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Physics - Study and teaching, Comic books, strips, etc., in education
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009028814
- Dewey Decimal Code 530.071
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