It was like someone wrote a simple book explaining physics for a seven year old and then someone took out a thesaurus and substituted a bunch of simple words with the biggest ones they could find--making the simple too complex.
This book is great in a lot of ways--it talks about all of the different "forces" of physics such as light, sound that are applicable to Angry Birds however the vocabulary can be quite intense for a younger child. The book assumes that you already know words like displacement and also puts out units such as m/s before explaining it two pages later. As an adult whose last physics class was over a decade ago I actually have had a few brain jogger moments trying to make sense of some of the verbiage. There are some great illustrations and some simple concepts presented such as using a jump rope to mimic sound waves--but this is not something you can do at bed time.
Essentially this is not a book for a child to read on their own. There needs to be an adult (preferably one who has a decent science background) to offer a little deeper explanation. In not all instances are the Angry Birds segments well correlated with the current science being explored either--its like they were thrown in to a text book as an after thought.
We have several of these National Geographic Angry Birds books and (the Atlas for example) is easy to understand, fun and educational, this one does not seem to understand its audience.
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National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces: The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular Game Paperback – June 4, 2013
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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!
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!
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Print length160 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherNational Geographic
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Publication dateJune 4, 2013
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Dimensions7 x 0.44 x 7.02 inches
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ISBN-101426211724
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ISBN-13978-1426211720
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Lexile measure900L
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“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
“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 Baker’s Dozen: Best 2013 Books for the Physics Fan
"Einstein once said 'Imagination is more important than knowledge.' National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces combines education and fun on every page, helping children develop their imagination about the smallest scales and the most fundamental principles of nature." –Rolf Landua, Head of Education and Public Outreach, CERN
“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 Baker’s Dozen: Best 2013 Books for the Physics Fan
"Einstein once said 'Imagination is more important than knowledge.' National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces combines education and fun on every page, helping children develop their imagination about the smallest scales and the most fundamental principles of nature." –Rolf Landua, Head of Education and Public Outreach, CERN
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.
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.
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- Publisher : National Geographic (June 4, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1426211724
- ISBN-13 : 978-1426211720
- Lexile measure : 900L
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.44 x 7.02 inches
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A textbook with Angry Birds tossed in--adult guidance or and a dictionary helpful.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013
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As soon as this book was received, my 10 year old grandson checked it out of "Grandma's Library". He must have loved it because he kept it for quite some time before hie returned it. It must have been good to keep his attention for that long.
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I liked this book so much I gave it to my friend to read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013
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This is a good beginners of physics explanation. It will help explain physics to your kids. It has nice illustrations to help understand the points being made.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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I gave this book as a Christmas present to a 13 year old physics-math and computer game enthusiast. It made him grin! He thinks it is a really good book.
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Bought as a gift.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016
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Great gift for enthusiastic child.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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This is a great way to get kids interested in basic physics principles using something they are familiar with. Physics boring or over one's head? No way!
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Broxi3781
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physics for angry Birds Fans
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2014Verified Purchase
I am quickly amassing a collection of National Geographic's Angry Birds series. I have some major complaints with some of these books, but the good always outweighs the bad to such a large degree that I continue to buy as many as I can possibly afford.
The Bad:
This really doesn't have a huge amount about Angry Birds. It has a few character pages, and a few references to the game when discussing physics, but I really would have liked a lot more. I would certainly knock my rating back to 4 or even 3 stars if the rest of the book were not so good. For the most part - this is a physics book 1st and foremost with just enough Angry Birds thrown in to keep children interested. In many cases, an angry bird picture has clearly been photo shopped onto another picture.
The Good: The addition of Angry Birds may seem a bit contrived to an adult, but it honestly does work. The children do enjoy this book they are quite keen to collect more books in this series ( We currently own 3 with 3 more ordered ). This is honestly a book children want to read or listen too, and this is largely do to the inclusion of the Angry Birds characters.
The Brilliant: This book takes an incredibly complex subject and describes it such a way that even very young children can grasp the most fundamental concepts. My children are ages 5 and 8, and I have to admit they do not completely get everything in this book. There are some aspects of this book that the children are apt to get more benefit from in a few years time, or at least with repetition. But the amount of information that they have picked from up this book and not only fully understand but are able to apply to other situations is phenomenal. This is a book which I feel they learn a bit more each time we read it, but even having read it just once, the children's grasp of physics has expanded exponentially.
As a home educator - I can not recommend this book highly enough. It is worth 10x the price for the amount of knowledge it imparts. I would place the reading level as age 8+, and I do feel most 8 year olds would benefit from sharing this with a parent who can provide additional information if needed. But this book is accessible to children as young as age 5 if a parent reads it out loud. I would also strongly recommend this for young Angry Birds fans, or fans of The Big Bang Theory to help them understand a bit more of what their idols study. I would even recommend this books for adults who feel intimidated by the word "physics" such as myself and especially for students getting ready to enter University. This has given me such more confidence in teaching my children it would have been worth the purchase price even if I were the only one to read it. If you want a short, easy to understand introduction to the subject, this is it - regardless of age.
The Bad:
This really doesn't have a huge amount about Angry Birds. It has a few character pages, and a few references to the game when discussing physics, but I really would have liked a lot more. I would certainly knock my rating back to 4 or even 3 stars if the rest of the book were not so good. For the most part - this is a physics book 1st and foremost with just enough Angry Birds thrown in to keep children interested. In many cases, an angry bird picture has clearly been photo shopped onto another picture.
The Good: The addition of Angry Birds may seem a bit contrived to an adult, but it honestly does work. The children do enjoy this book they are quite keen to collect more books in this series ( We currently own 3 with 3 more ordered ). This is honestly a book children want to read or listen too, and this is largely do to the inclusion of the Angry Birds characters.
The Brilliant: This book takes an incredibly complex subject and describes it such a way that even very young children can grasp the most fundamental concepts. My children are ages 5 and 8, and I have to admit they do not completely get everything in this book. There are some aspects of this book that the children are apt to get more benefit from in a few years time, or at least with repetition. But the amount of information that they have picked from up this book and not only fully understand but are able to apply to other situations is phenomenal. This is a book which I feel they learn a bit more each time we read it, but even having read it just once, the children's grasp of physics has expanded exponentially.
As a home educator - I can not recommend this book highly enough. It is worth 10x the price for the amount of knowledge it imparts. I would place the reading level as age 8+, and I do feel most 8 year olds would benefit from sharing this with a parent who can provide additional information if needed. But this book is accessible to children as young as age 5 if a parent reads it out loud. I would also strongly recommend this for young Angry Birds fans, or fans of The Big Bang Theory to help them understand a bit more of what their idols study. I would even recommend this books for adults who feel intimidated by the word "physics" such as myself and especially for students getting ready to enter University. This has given me such more confidence in teaching my children it would have been worth the purchase price even if I were the only one to read it. If you want a short, easy to understand introduction to the subject, this is it - regardless of age.
thewiseoldbird
1.0 out of 5 stars
Angry buyer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2013Verified Purchase
This book is a quick cut and paste on bits of pop-physics being sold with an Angry birds picture on the front. Looks great at first but the content is awful - thin and slapped together. Rhett Allain ought to be embarrassed at being associated with this.
Ruth Gledhill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2014Verified Purchase
This is an educational must for Angry Bird lovers! My 6 year old loves it.
Brenda Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must for all angry bird fans
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2013Verified Purchase
Good simple fun ! I am planning it for a Christmas present for another angry birds fanatic . A good stocking filler !
Rufula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Reviewed in Germany on September 4, 2013Verified Purchase
Fantastic collaboration between Angry Bird and National Geographic. Quite advanced principles of physics (including up to wave mechanics) are explained in logical, easy terms, already accessible to primary school children. The whole family loves it!
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