| Science and Society Contributor(s): Snedden, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836880897 ISBN-13: 9780836880892 Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.19 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing by reinforcing key concepts across the science curriculum. The eight volumes in Physical Science use clear language and a variety of photographs and diagrams to increase students' understanding of forces and motion; light, heat, electricity, magnetism and sound; and the properties of objects they encounter in their daily lives. Two volumes discuss the history of science and the role of science in society. Features and benefits: - Concepts that support National Science Education Standards (NSES) and state standards: - Physical Science - Science in Personal and Social Perspectives - History and Nature of Science - Text developed in consultation with a science curriculum expert - Clear explanations of key scientific concepts - Full-color photographs, diagrams, and other illustrations that enhance understanding - Focus boxes that supplement the text - A glossary of key terms |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
| Dewey: 303.483 |
| LCCN: 2006034461 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: Gareth Stevens Vital Science: Physical Science |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.8" W x 9.32" (0.61 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 114083 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |