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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. A complete waste of money. Will be happy to get rid of it at half price. greatplaces@yahoo.com
Rating: 1 / 5
I’m an elementary school teacher and am in the process of reading this book with the possible thought in mind of recommending for use by my sixth grade student. Conclusion: forget it. Yes, the cartoons are “really cool”, but the math and the thought processes involved are way beyond the level of the typical sixth grade student. In fact, I believe that most middle school children would have problems with the math part of it unless they were well grounded in algebra.
It seems to me that this book is just a catchy way to sell a trite book.
Rating: 3 / 5
Organization was just like a physics text. Sections were good and funny, but it did not take the subject much further than a standard high school text.
Rating: 4 / 5
Great popcorn read for the armchair physicist. If you are a fan of the wonderfully illustrated Gonick’s Cartoon World History, you’ll be a little disappointed by the quality of illustrations in this work. However, it’s still an informative and fun read.
Rating: 4 / 5
Simply enough this book has a great review of general physics that leaves out things you want remember-it has simple formulas that you can recall just because of the funny pictures. You can take physics in high school, and higher level courses in college, but unless you’re a physicist, or nuclear engineer, you’re not going to remember much. This complex cartoon explains the essentials that govern our surroundings, and just why they happen.. for everyday life this is all you need. Great book, loved it!!!
Rating: 5 / 5