I am a high school chemistry teacher. I was totally disapointed with the book to the point of returning. It is factually correct, but lame. The only thing I gleaned from this book was the origin of the word alchemist. I would not by this book. William “Douey” Doucette
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought 3 of Larry Gonicks cartoon books History of the universe, Cartoon guide to Physics and Chemistry. All 3 books are very difficult to read. I took intro physics in college and yet I found Larry’s books difficult and uninteresting. I found that the same for History of the universe as well as the Chemistry one by the same author. I bought it 3 months ago, took 1-2 read and left it on the shelves untouched. I think Amazon.com should do more for it’s customers by really reviewing books. I’m a regular customer at Amazon, I think Amazon.com should recommend good books and not just push sales. This is part of a responsibility of a good company. A complete waste of money. Will be happy to get rid of it at half price. [...]
Rating: 1 / 5
I have all of Gonick s great cartoon books and was really expecting more from this one… I am teaching chemistry and was disappointed. Just compare it with Genetics in cartoons…Chemistry is not as boring as shown here, Larry!
Rating: 4 / 5
I myself might try writing this kind of materials in future.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am a high school chemistry teacher. I was totally disapointed with the book to the point of returning. It is factually correct, but lame. The only thing I gleaned from this book was the origin of the word alchemist. I would not by this book. William “Douey” Doucette
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought 3 of Larry Gonicks cartoon books History of the universe, Cartoon guide to Physics and Chemistry. All 3 books are very difficult to read. I took intro physics in college and yet I found Larry’s books difficult and uninteresting. I found that the same for History of the universe as well as the Chemistry one by the same author. I bought it 3 months ago, took 1-2 read and left it on the shelves untouched. I think Amazon.com should do more for it’s customers by really reviewing books. I’m a regular customer at Amazon, I think Amazon.com should recommend good books and not just push sales. This is part of a responsibility of a good company. A complete waste of money. Will be happy to get rid of it at half price. [...]
Rating: 1 / 5
I ORDERED THIS ONLINE ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND THEY SAY I PURCHASED IT BUT I NEVER GOT ANYTHING!!
Rating: 1 / 5
I have all of Gonick s great cartoon books and was really expecting more from this one… I am teaching chemistry and was disappointed. Just compare it with Genetics in cartoons…Chemistry is not as boring as shown here, Larry!
Rating: 4 / 5