Is this a textbook or a supplement?
It is a comprehensive first-year physics textbook. It includes text, illustrations, animations, simulations and homework problems. The table of contents provides one way for you to survey the topics covered.

What level of physics is covered?
There are three different levels of textbooks available, from a non-calculus textbook to a calculus-based textbook for science/engineering majors.

How do I buy it?
Products can be purchased at our web store or by faxing us a purchase order.

What operating systems does it work on?
A single CD will install on either the Windows or Macintosh operating system.

What does it cost?
The textbooks cost between $24.95 and $49.95 for a single user, depending upon the level. 35 seat licenses start at $299.00. The optional Online Homework component is an additional per-student cost.

What if I want to evaluate the product?
Instructors, click here to get a CD. Performance is much higher off your local machine and installation is far more convenient. Or use our installer to run the product over the Web.

What is the basic layout of your textbook?
To read the introduction or review the text, please start with our installer. The introduction summarizes the elements of the textbook. You can also read about the design of a chapter.

What academic research did you use?
Kinetic Books employees consulted a wide range of research in creating this digital curriculum. Click here for a summary of the sources we consulted or read the page that describes our product design philosophy.

Have you correlated the textbooks to any standards?
Yes. We have begun working our way through correlations with various national and state standards. If a correlation that you are interested in isn't on our current list, please contact Mark Bretl at to request it.

Are Higher Education institutions using the textbooks?
Yes. You can view a sampling of several higher education institutions which have selected our textbooks for use in their courses.