{"product_id":"books-the-physics-of-superheroes-by-james-kakalios","title":"The Physics of Superheroes","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince 2001, James Kakalios has taught Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books, a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With \u003ci\u003eThe Physics of Superheroes\u003c\/i\u003e, named one of the best science books of 2005 by \u003ci\u003eDiscover\u003c\/i\u003e, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53675454595345,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781592401468.jpg?v=1781543191","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-physics-of-superheroes-by-james-kakalios","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}