National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces: The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular Game

by Rhett Allain, Peter Vesterbacka (Foreword by)

Overview

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.

Rovio Learning is known for collaborating with several scientific and educational institutions, such as the National Geographic Society and NASA. The recent collaboration with CERN brings quantum physics to the reach of children. There is no subject that young children can not learn - when the medium is age-appropriate, fun and engaging!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426214127
Publisher:	National Geographic Society
Publication date:	01/21/2014
Sold by:	DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE -EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	630,408
File size:	51 MB
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About the Author

Rhett Allain is the writer behind Wired's popular Dot Physics science blog, as well as an associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. Among his most popular articles is an explanation of the physics involved in the Angry Birds games. His analysis of the characters, their special abilities, and the different forces at work is a fan favorite. Dr. Allain's interest in the field of physics education research—which explores how kids understand physics—makes him the perfect author to explain physics to a family audience.

Peter Vesterbacka has established several tech businesses, including Slush, MobileMonday, and Lightneer Inc. He has also served as the chief marketing officer and "Mighty Eagle" of Rovio, where he drove the company's marketing and brand strategy, taking the Angry Birds brand to new and unexpected places. To learn more, follow @pvesterbacka on Twitter.

Editorial Reviews

“Angry Birds Furious Forces serves as a great introduction to basic physics concepts for young ages because they’re presented in a way that kids can relate to as they play their favorite game.” –Tech Savvy Parents Blog

"This book covers much more than just mechanics- Rhett explains Sound and Light, Thermodynamics, Electricity & Magnetism, and even Particle Physics & Beyond in this short...very readable text." --Quantum Progress Blog

"A very enjoyable and light-hearted introduction to basic physics concepts."--About.com

"There's a lot to be said for catching science fans young." --Uncertain Principles (Scienceblogs.com)

"Anyone with a passing interest in the subject of physics, or anyone who wants to boost the effectiveness of their Angry Birds, will get a kick out of this book." --Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star

"Even with a physics background, I learned quite a few things from the various physics facts interspersed in the book." --Physics Buzz Blog

"Plenty of educational content."-- Apps Playground

“For those looking for something a bit more introductory in nature, Rhett Allain’s amusing yet educational Angry Birds, Furious Forces: The Physics at Play in the World’s Most Popular Game is an excellent option.” –Scientific American

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