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Modern science made easy by one of the leading physicists of the twentieth century, george gamows one, two, threeinfinity is one of the most memorable popular books on physics, mathematics, and science generally ever written, famous for having, directly or indirectly, launched the academic andor scientific careers of many young people whose first real. Each chapter is packed with icky information, wacky and colorful pictures, and sickening sidebars that will make you say thats gross. Portable press is a tightknit group of writers, researchers, and editors who are responsible for some of the publishing industrys most popular nonfiction trivia and facts books. Reading students can read each book on the computer. Science, medicine, and animals explains the role that animals play in biomedical research and the ways in which scientists, governments, and citizens have tried to balance the experimental use of animals with a concern for all living creatures.
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An accompanying teachers guide is available to help teachers of middle and high school students use science, medicine, and animals in the. If you are unable to find a certain year or topic it means that we have printed copies still available from the asta office. About history, science, pop culture and just about anything else you can think of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Facts, figures, and theories to blow your mind 9780785835998. Editor peter achinstein includes works by scientists and philosophers of science to offer a new perspective on the nature of scientific reasoning. Both the text and illustrations from the books are displayed on each page and students can listen to the. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This 208page book contains stepbystep instructions, helpful hints, fun facts, and a scientific explanation at the end of each experiment so children learn while theyre having fun.
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