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Author Gonick, Larry.

Title The cartoon guide to physics / with cartoons by Larry Gonick
Published N.S.W., Aust. : HarperCollins Interactive ; Webster Publishing, 1995

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 MELB  530.07857 Gon/Cgt  AVAILABLE
Description 1 computer laser optical disc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 instruction sheet
4 3/4 in
Summary The 'Cartoon guide to physics' consists of four sections, Lucy's world - A multimedia guide to the mechanics of physics covering 11 topics. The workshop - Offers five interactive activities which let you experiment with the concepts presented in Lucy's world. Hall of fame - Includes 12 scientists who made significant contributions to the development of physics. You can learn about their ideas, review each scientist's personal timeline, and read a short biography with interesting facts about their lives. The glossary - Allows quick access to more than 100 terms used in the program
Notes System requirements: PC Platform - MPC or equivalent, 33MHz 486DX or higher, minimum 8Mb RAM, DOS 5 or higher, Windows 3.1x or higher, double-speed CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor/display at 256 colours, MPC audio board, mouse ; Macintosh Platform - 68030 processor or higher, System 7.1 or higher, minimum 8Mb physical RAM with 4Mb free, 256+ colours, 13" monitor, double speed CD-ROM drive, QuickTime 2 or higher
Subject Physics -- Caricatures and cartoons -- Interactive multimedia.
Physics -- Popular works -- Interactive multimedia.
Physics -- History -- Interactive multimedia.
ISBN 1863982760