 May 2009, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-59327-196-1
Megumi is an all-star athlete, but she's a failure when it comes to physics class. And she can't concentrate on her tennis matches when she's worried about the questions she missed on the big test! Luckily for her, she befriends Ryota, a patient physics geek who uses real-world examples to help her understand classical mechanics-and improve her tennis game in the process! In The Manga Guide to Physics, you'll follow alongside Megumi as she learns about the physics of everyday objects like roller skates, slingshots, braking cars, and tennis serves. In no time, you'll master tough concepts like momentum and impulse, parabolic motion, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. You'll also learn how to:
If you're mystified by the basics of physics or you just need a refresher, The Manga Guide to Physics will get you up to speed in a lively, quirky, and practical way. About the AuthorHideo Nitta, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Physics at Tokyo Gakugei University. He has had many papers and books published by Japanese and overseas publishers on subjects including quantum dynamics and radiation physics. He also has a strong interest in physics education. He is a member of the International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE), which is a commission of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP). Sample pages from The Manga Guide to Physics:
 Table of ContentsPreface 1: Law of Action and Reaction Epilogue View the detailed Table of Contents (PDF) View the Index (PDF) (top)Reviews"I found the cartoon approach of this book so compelling and its story so endearing that I recommend that every teacher of introductory physics, in both high school and college, consider using it." "Overall, we found the books absolutely amazing for teaching complex ideas and theories to people of nearly any age." "This is a perfect introduction to four key physics concepts—law of action and reaction, force and motion, momentum, and energy—especially for fans of anime and manga." "The book purposefully departs from a traditional physics textbook format and it does it very well." “One of the best in the Manga Guide series. It's also a great fit of form and subject. Recommended.” "Tennis is well-chosen to tie the educational and entertainment aspects of the book together." "If you are a student (or know a student) who is intimidated about the prospect of an upcoming physics class, this might be a very good book to provide ahead of time, so they can familiarize themselves with the concepts (and equations) ahead of time, in a less intimidating way." "And what about being confronted in daily life by Newton's three laws of motion? Or getting on Jeopardy and having to calculate how an object's kinetic energy changes as its potential energy increases? You'd be glad you'd have read this book. Besides it has cool pictures." "Sound pedagogy, a fun story, and the natural pairing of a visual medium with a visual topic make for another home run from this consistently strong series." "If you find yourself in need of a physics primer and traditional textbooks either send you into fits of anxiety or to the depths of boredom, give The Manga Guide to Physics a whirl. You might learn something and have fun doing it." The Manga Guide to Physics "is an awfully fun, highly educational read." The Manga Guide to Physics "provides a great opportunity to learn some of the basics about physics." "My favorite of the series." "Having applications of physics that are easy to relate to makes things easier to understand. That's where this book excels in my opinion." "This volume added a good text-only section in which the two main characters bantered between each other about some of the finer points of physics. These dialogs proved to be more effective in teaching the reader the subject than the comics did, while still remaining charming and amusing." "Takatsu's art is well-suited to the story segments. Solidly cartoonish, with plenty of broadly and physically expressed emotions, it comically fits the book's considerations of energy, momentum, and impact." "As a parent, I love the idea behind the book but I wondered how teenagers would take to it. I gave The Manga Guide to Physics to my daughter and solicited her opinion. The verdict? She thought it was great." "The art is fantastic, and the teaching method is both fun and educational." "Highly recommended to anyone interested in learning physics." |
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