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National Geographic Angry birds furious forces! : the physics at play in the world's most popular game / Rhett Allain ; foreword by Peter Vesterbacka.

by Allain, Rhett.

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National Geographic, [2013].

Angry Birds (Game)

Angry Birds Furious Forces (Game)

9781426212871 (hardcover)

9781426211720 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Angry birds furious forces

159 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

"Inside: see the Angry Birds demonstrate the laws of physics!"--Cover p. [4].

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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157)

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.

National Geographic Society (U.S.)

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