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Physics for Rock Stars

Making the Laws of the Universe Work for You

by Christine McKinley
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From the host of the History channel’s Brad Meltzer’s Decoded: the laws of the universe like you’ve never experienced them before.
This approachable book explains the world of physics with clarity, humor, and a dash of adventure. Physics for Rock Stars is not a weighty treatise on science, but a personal tour of physics from a quirky friend.
Anyone who’s ever wondered why nature abhors a vacuum, what causes magnetic attraction, or how to jump off a moving train or do a perfect stage dive will find answers and a few laughs too. No equations, numbers, or tricky concepts—just an inspiring and comical romp through the basics of physics and the beauty of the organized universe.

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    June 3, 2014

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      • ISBN: 9781101630099

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      • ISBN: 9781101630099
      • File size: 3151 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2014

      Taking a similar approach to Danica McKellar's Math Doesn't Suck, Hiroshi Yuki and Tony Gonzalez's Math Girls, Jennifer Ouelette's The Calculus Diaries, and Orzel's How To Teach Physics to your Dog, McKinley (licensed mechanical engineer and host of the History Channel's Brad Meltzer's Decoded) uses a humorous and breezy style in explaining the basics of physics concepts such as energy, bonding, gravity, friction, momentum, buoyancy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and relativity. Including some semibiographical musings on his past as a reluctant science nerd, McKinley mostly succeeds in making physics and math more accessible to the average YA reader, though some may be turned off by the book's problem sets and lack of images. It's not clear how many rock stars will read this--there's no chapter on acoustics--but the average middle or high school student needing a push to enjoy math and science may find it helpful. VERDICT YA readers and anyone curious about physics and the mathematics behind it will find something here to enjoy.--Elizabeth A. Brown, Binghamton Univ. Libs., NY

      Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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