Build wacky pinball games packed with science facts and learning fun!

David Macaulay, author of the best-selling The New Way Things Work, has invented a completely new and original way to learn the FUNdamentals of Physics! Macaulay?s totally unique approach to teaching invites students to share in the author?s own exuberance and curiosity about the world and how it works. Students will learn about various scientific principles as they go through the Inventor?s Log ? a fascinating view of the wonders of the world as explained by science. Students then apply their knowledge to become mechanical engineers and actually design and build their own exciting pinball games, Using springs, hot air balloons, gears and more, they learn science and gather more and more gadgets which they can use in building their games. As the bumpers and obstacles of their game come together, their knowledge of science increases.

• Energy
• Friction
• Gravity
• Magnetic Force
• Simple Machines
• Units and Measurements

• Thousands of different possible pinball game designs
• Coverage of 24 key topics and concepts
• 45,000 words of text to help integrate science learning and pinball fun
• Three different difficulty settings make learning about science fun for a wide range of ages
• Unique illustrations from award-winning children's book artist David Macaulay

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• Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• 233 MHz or faster processor
• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)
• 30 MB free Hard Disk space
• 800 x 600 monitor, 16-bit color
• Sound Card and speakers
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7 (included)