A Cartoon Guide to Physics
$14.95		(Win95/98/Me/Mac) (Retail) (CPHYSICSDR)

HarperCollins Interactive/Multicom

Reference/Science

Ratings:

3 1/2 stars from CD-ROM Today

It's Fun, It's Entertaining and It's Educational

For anyone with a passing interest in physics - or with an interest in passing physics! Explore the animated world of Larry Gonick's cartoons with our on-screen astronaut Lucy...Or join Ringo as he guides you through many experiments.

See for yourself how gravity affects falling objects

Understand the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy

Enjoy hands-on experiments where you manipulate the variables to see the outcome

Learn about the scientists and mathematicians who contributed to the development of physics

Reviews:

CD-ROM Today, February 1996

"Many people are intimidated by the subject of physics. Fortunately, there are some physics folks who take it more lightly. Among these happy few are Larry Gonick and Art Huffman, the brains behind The Cartoon Guide to Physics. Based on their book of the same name, this disc presents the basic concepts of mechanics, the branch of physics concerned with moving bodies in a fun, light-hearted way."

"Overall, The Cartoon Guide to Physics is great fun. The basic concepts of mechanics are presented in a whimsical manner, and the user interface is excellent. If you have a passing interest in physics, just skip over the math you don't understand. If you have an interest in passing physics, however, this software should be quite helpful."

Requirements:

Windows - 486/33 PC or compatible with hard disk drive, Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/98/Me, 8MB RAM, 5MB free hard disk space, 256 color or higher graphics card, 14" SVGA monitor, double speed CD-ROM drive, MPC compatible sound card and speakers, keyboard and mouse.

Macintosh with 25 MHz 68030 processor or better, System 7 or higher, 8MB RAM, 13" 256 color monitor, double speed CD-ROM drive, keyboard and mouse.

Reviews:

CD-ROM Today, February 1996

"Many people are intimidated by the subject of physics. Fortunately, there are some physics folks who take it more lightly. Among these happy few are Larry Gonick and Art Huffman, the brains behind The Cartoon Guide to Physics. Based on their book of the same name, this disc presents the basic concepts of mechanics, the branch of physics concerned with moving bodies in a fun, light-hearted way."

"Overall, The Cartoon Guide to Physics is great fun. The basic concepts of mechanics are presented in a whimsical manner, and the user interface is excellent. If you have a passing interest in physics, just skip over the math you don't understand. If you have an interest in passing physics, however, this software should be quite helpful."

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