Get Ahead in ... PHYSICS: GCSE Revision without the boring bits, from Newton's Laws to levitating frogs

I bought this having seen it mentioned in a fellow Times journalist’s column. My A level physics and an engineering degree were back in the ‘60s, so this was general interest to see what it covered and how. I have no idea what is in the curriculum nowadays and could see this treatment was trying to excite an interest in the subject outside a dry revision guide (as indeed it states). That said, it did not seem to go very far and presented some ideas that could seem rather thought provoking, but then had no inclination to pursue them. I am not sure how much that would hold the interest of a typical 16 year old, unless they were already devouring all they could find.

Got this for my 13 year old. Great content but pages are falling out! Disappointed to return it as she wants it for school studying. Aldo wasn’t the chemistry one so hope book quality is better. Will try and order another one when I am refunded for this one!! Daughter loved the content!

This book is perfect. It teaches you not only the facts about physics but the facinating and funny stories behind them. This really helped me understand and enjoy physics. This book is designed to accompany a dull physics textbook and help remember vital physics answers in tests. It is beautifully layed out with hilarious side notes and a really funky design. This book was a great help for me aged almost 13. Thank you!

Physics in a fun and interesting way!

Any book that has a 15 year old exclaiming over it, particularly when the topic is physics, has to be a good purchase.Although primarily marketed as a GCSE revision guide, the book is in the format of a paperback novel, so easy to carry around and more interesting to access than a bog standard text book. it is also easily accessible for those starting physics in secondary school, before the dreaded exams come along, and so might pique interest in budding scientists.Inside, the concepts are explained simply and yet with zest and energy, so that the information is not only learned but also retained. The love of the author for the subject comes across well. As an extra aside, there are stories and tidbits to keep the reader amused, such as strange experiments and the history of the subject - all of which is helpful to entertain as well as inform. Illustrations accompany the text - mostly in a cartoonlike format, but also some diagrams, and the text goes a little beyond the curriculum to bring out enjoyment in the subject.All in all this stimulates and entertains, as every good teacher should. This isn't a replacement for GCSE textbooks or in place of notes taken at school, but as an extra helpful way of learning basic concepts, and trying to retain information, this will serve students well. As well as provide a good basis for adults reminding themselves of what physics is!I was sent this copy by the publisher in return for an honest review.

As someone who is useless at physics and trying to help children with their work this book is fabulous.It is easy to read and understand and split into eight sections - Particle Theory of Matter, Energy, Radiation, Electricity, Newton. Waves Electromagnetism and Cosmology.The book talks to the reader and breaks down the information. There is also a lot of fun in the book and illustrations to help you understand too.I have gain lots of knowledge from reading this book and like it states on the front, it definitely isn't boring. Would be great for someone struggling with the subject.*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed

I read this book and then was able to impress my physics class with my knowledge of scalar and vector! Very interesting, it makes science fun and i loved reading it

This is a book about Physics, and we all know that Physics can be really boring, but actually this book makes it fun and interesting.I loved the story about Mr Byers who addictively drank an expensive trendy glow in the dark cocktail which had radium in and so killed him. Gross! Probably just as gross is the description of momentum through the catapulting of medieval poo, a great example of the workings of Newton’s three laws of motion.Difficult to put down. The only problem is getting the target audience of teenagers away from their phones and bloggers long enough to pick this up and read it. Not impossible but maybe improbable.