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The Physics of Superheroes
The Physics of Superheroes
Author: James Kakalios
If superheroes stepped off the comic book page or silver screen and into reality, could they actually work their wonders in a world constrained by the laws of physics? How strong would Superman have to be to "leap tall buildings in a single bound"? Could Storm of the X-Men possibly control the weather? And how many cheeseburgers would the Fl...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781592401468
ISBN-10: 1592401465
Publication Date: 9/29/2005
Pages: 384
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Publisher: Gotham
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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daedelys avatar reviewed The Physics of Superheroes on + 1218 more book reviews
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This has to have been the best physics book I've ever read. The author is brilliant at putting the subject of science into a format that makes it so much more fun to learn. In addition to explaining things quite well, the author also has a great sense of wit. I think this would be a great read for anyone, even if they're not a big fan of comics (or physics) because it gives you a different way to learn a subject that's usually not that fun to read about.
daedelys avatar reviewed The Physics of Superheroes on + 1218 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This has to have been the best physics book I've ever read. The author is brilliant at putting the subject of science into a format that makes it so much more fun to learn. In addition to explaining things quite well, the author also has a great sense of wit. I think this would be a great read for anyone, even if they're not a big fan of comics (or physics) because it gives you a different way to learn a subject that's usually not that fun to read about.
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