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Introduction to Materials Chemistry will appeal to advanced undergraduates and graduate students in chemistry, materials science,and chemical engineering by leading them stepwise from the elementary chemistry on which materials science depends, through a discussion of the different classes of materials, and ending with a description of how materials are used in devices and general technology. ... Read more

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Statics and Strength of Materials is a new book that parallels and complements the author’s successful book, Applied Strength of Materials, that has served a broad array of programs emphasizing the applications of engineering mechanics since 1978 and is now in its 5^th edition. This text  integrates the principles of Statics with those of Strength of Materials within a single book, providing strong fundamentals on which students and professionals can build additional skills and knowledge in their chosen specialty.

This book offers instructors in a variety of fields the flexibility to arrange curricula differently from the traditional three-credit course. The emphasis on applications in a variety of fields makes the book attractive for engineering technology, applied engineering, and industrial technology programs (in either associate degree or bachelor degree arrangements). For undergraduate, introductory level courses in Statics and Strength of Materials or Mechanics of Materials in departments of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Architecture.

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The literature of science fiction packs up the facts and discoveries of science and runs off to futures filled with both wonders and warnings. Kids love to take the journeys it offers for the thrill of the ride, but they can learn as they travel, too. This book will provide you with: an overview of the past 500 years of scientific thought and the literature of science fiction which it inspired; suggestions for finding and adapting the kind of science fiction that will work best for your classroom; detailed ideas and resources for teaching concepts in the physical, earth, space, and life sciences, as well in history and mathematics; and suggested activities for a variety of grade levels. Appendices provide: science references to help you keep the facts and the fictions straight; national science content standards; and detailed lesson plans for an earth science unit where students travel the depths of time and create their own time travelers' diaries.

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Teaching science with fiction.
Teaching Science Fact with Science Fiction by Gary Raham is a book full of basic lesson plans for teachers on how to use science fiction in different ways in different grades.There is an overview of 500 years of science fiction, detailed ideas for teaching physical, earth, space, and life sciences, and tons of fun activities.Fun activities that should also make students think.
Teachers should find it perfect for them.Other readers might find it a tad boring but it has great reference lists if you want to find good science fiction novels or good books on science. ... Read more

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Designed for a one-semester introduction to materials science and engineering course, this text provides students with a solid understanding of the relationship between structure, processing, and properties of materials. Authors Donald Askeland and Pradeep Phulé teach the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and materials behaviors and clearly link them to the "materials" issues that students will have to deal with when they enter industry or graduate school (e.g. design of structures, selection of materials, or materials failures). While presenting fundamental concepts and linking them to practical applications, the authors emphasize the necessary basics without overwhelming the students with too much of the underlying chemistry or physics. The book covers fundamentals in an integrated approach that emphasizes applications of new technologies that engineered materials enable. New and interdisciplinary developments in materials field such as nanomaterials, smart materials, micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) systems, and biomaterials are also discussed. A powerful CD-ROM accompanies the book. In addition to reinforcing the topics with visualizations and problems, the CD-ROM equips students with a powerful student version of CaRIne Crystallography. ... Read more

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Big on content but short on explanations
Overall this is a good book, it covers a lot of material, although this is strongly from the metallurgist perspective and there is little from the polymer side. The book also lacks depth when it explains some of the core concepts about material science, you'll be left asking why.

Bad book
I am taking a course with this book and it's really vague and misleading. The problems aren't explained well and material is just force-fed down your throat without any thorough explanation. Don't buy it if you don't have to.

Misleading, Product not hardcover
The ISBN number that this product refers to is a soft cover book not hard cover (as the description states) ... Read more

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Innovative in approach, this book is a comprehensive, integrative exploration of the science and technology of construction materials that begins with a section on the structure and mechanical properties of materials.Begins with a discussion of the structure of materials (at a microscopic level), moves through mechanical properties, and follows-up with sections dealing individually with specific construction materials.A source of information for beginning and practicing civil engineers. ... Read more

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Outdated
The book is a good reference for the overall general concept of materials. This text does not include up to date materials.

Insufficient for engineering
I strongly believe this book is not proper reference if somebody would like to learn about the behavior of steel as a civil engineering material. The authors talk about the material as if the reader is well aware of the behavior and wants to refresh his/her knowledge.
It is not useful at all!
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Fracture and "slow" crack growth reflect the response of a material (i.e., its microstructure) to the conjoint actions of mechanical and chemical driving forces and are affected by temperature. There is therefore a need for quantitative understanding and modeling of the influences of chemical and thermal environments and of microstructure, in terms of the key internal and external variables, and for their incorporation into design and probabilistic implications. This text, which the author has used in a fracture mechanics course for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, is based on the work of the author's Lehigh University team whose integrative research combined fracture mechanics, surface and electrochemistry, materials science, and probability and statistics to address a range of fracture safety and durability issues on aluminum, ferrous, nickel, and titanium alloys and ceramics. Examples from this research are included to highlight the approach and applicability of the findings in practical durability and reliability problems. ... Read more

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Science does not exist in a vacuum and, therefore, shouldn t be taught that way. In that spirit, Activities Linking Science with Mathematics, 5-8 is a hands-on guide for preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers who want to connect science instruction with other areas of study including visual arts, social sciences, language arts, and especially math. The 20 discovery-based and academically rigorous activities provided in this volume enrich students awareness of the world around them, encourage their natural curiosity, and promote the development of their problem-solving skills. The lessons such as Studies in Symmetry, The Tower Challenge, and Determining the Size and Shape of the Blind Spot are teacher friendly, too, requiring no advanced expertise in any subject area and using only inexpensive and easily accessible materials. Each includes a list of needed materials, a step-by-step procedure, discussion questions, and assessment techniques. Activities align with the latest national standards for both science and math and cover topics from all scientific disciplines. ... Read more

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The study of food science and technology is the understanding and application of science to satisfy the needs of society for sustainable food quality, safety and security. Supported by IUFoST, this brand new comprehensive textbook is an invaluable tool, designed to cover all elements of the contemporary food science and technology course.

Chapters in the book are drawn from an international team of authors comprising industry experts, teachers and researchers, with a view to ensuring applicability to the increasingly international way that the subject is taught. Carefully peer reviewed and edited, the book is an essential piece of equipment for all students and teachers, and also serves as a reference for qualified professionals already working in the food industry worldwide. ... Read more

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Food Science and Technology book review
I bought the book for my daughter who is a food science major at UConn.She loves the book.Her assessment is that the book is a great reference and basically covers her entire major.It has diagrams, formulas and pictures of some lab equipment.She'll use it as a reference for her food chemistry class next semester. ... Read more

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This updated and enlarged third edition of a widely used text offers an integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of composite materials. Focusing on the relationship between structure and properties, it provides a well-balanced treatment of the mechanics and the materials science of composites, while not neglecting the importance of processing. The book has been revised and updated throughout, with new chapters on fatigue and creep of composites. The text presents a detailed description of how the various reinforcements (such as, glass, polyethylene, aramid, carbon), the materials in which they are embedded (ceramics, metals, polymers), and of the interfaces between them, control the properties of the composite materials at both the micro- and macro-levels. Extensive use is made of micrographs and line drawings to emphasize the importance of of processing, microstructure, and properties in composite materials. Examples of practical applications in various fields are given throughout the book, and extensive references to the literature are provided.

The book is intended for use in graduate and upper-division undergraduate courses, but practicing engineers and researchers in industry and academe will also find it a useful reference. The third edition has been thoroughly updated and has a vast amount of new material, including plenty of new exercises and illustrations.

This new edition covers:

- New types of fibrous and particulate reinforcements

- New ceramic fibers, such as Nextel 720

- New processing techniques of polymer matrix composites

- Polymeric composite foams

- New processing techniques in metal matrix composites

- New applications such as power generation cables involving use of Nextel fiber reinforced aluminum composites

- Metallic composite foams

- New processing techniques for ceramic matrix composites

- A detailed derivation of thermal stresses generated in fibrous and particulate composites

- New material on the subject of thermal conductivity

- Recent work in the area of fatigue and creep of different composites

- New examples of design of components with composites

Some praise for previous editions:

"By employing an economic writing style and carefully selected references, figures, and suggested readings, [Chawla] has successfully produced a relatively short but thorough book.... Clear, concise, and complete, [it] is an excellent up-to-date introduction to fiber composite materials.... I would recommend it." -- MRS Bulletin

"Covers polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites in a well-organized, up-to-date manner. It is filled with useful tables, graphs, references, suggested readings and illustrations." -- American Scientist

"Overall, this is an excellent book for composite materials research. It can be used as a text book for undergraduate seniors,... and as a reference book for engineers." -- Applied Mechanics Review

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Great textbook
I read this book as a textbook for a class I took on Composite Materials.This is one of the best textbooks I have read and is a great introductory text to Composites.It is small for a textbook, but covers all the major topics in Composites, thereby making it a great textbook for a one-semester class.It is easy to understand and is suitable for both undergraduates and graduate students.The book contains a lot of figures, graphs, and charts that make the subject matter easy to understand. ... Read more

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A thermometer, a water-cycle model, a wave machine, a greenhouse—these are just a few things students can make out of a simple soda bottle. This book features learning-rich, hands-on activities that teach about the weather, motion, changes in matter, ecosystems, and more. A fun and easy way to meet the National Science Education Standards! For use with Grades 4–8. ... Read more

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Soda Bottle Science for Kids
This is great way to introduce kids to hands on science.I use these lessons for my science groups in middle school.I assign various lessons and have students teach them to the class.They create informational posters and demonstrate their soda bottle experiment for the class.It is a fun way to learn educational science concepts!

A Nice Teaching Resource
As a teacher of three children at home and a former middle school teacher I bought this book. It has been a great addition to our learning. It is a series of hands on activities that are simple, cheap and use a soda bottle.

For example, it might tell you how to make a terrarium using some plants and some soda bottles.

The one problem with this book was that it does not have enough ideas. It is very thin. The other problem and directly related to the first is that there might only be one experiment for the rock cycle, one experiment for human body etc. It would be nice to see more lessons. There are other books out there with more soda bottle science activities but this one is very good.

Well worth the money.
Enjoy. ... Read more

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In order to compete in the modern world, any society today must rank education in science, mathematics, and technology as one of its highest priorities.It's a sad but true fact, however, that most Americans are not scientifically literate.International studies of educational performance reveal that U.S. students consistently rank near the bottom in science and mathematics. The latest study of the National Assessment of Educational Progress has found that despite some small gains recently, the average performance of seventeen-year-olds in 1986 remained substantially lower than it had been in 1969.As the world approaches the twenty-first century, American schools--when it comes to the advancement of scientific knowledge--seem to be stuck in the Victorian age.

In Science for All Americans, F. James Rutherford and Andrew Ahlgren brilliantly tackle this devastating problem.Based on Project 2061, a scientific literacy initiative sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, this wide-ranging, important volume explores what constitutes scientific literacy in a modern society; the knowledge, skills, and attitudes all students should acquire from their total school experience from kindergarten through high school; and what steps this country must take to begin reforming its system of education in science, mathematics, and technology.

Science for All Americans describes the scientifically literate person as one who knows that science, mathematics, and technology are interdependent enterprises with strengths and limitations; who understands key concepts and principles of science; who recognizes both the diversity and unity of the natural world; and who uses scientific knowledge and scientific ways of thinking for personal and social purposes.Its recommendations for educational reform downplay traditional subject categories and instead highlight the connections between them.It also emphasizes ideas and thinking skills over the memorization of specialized vocabulary.For instance, basic scientific literacy means knowing that the chief function of living cells is assembling protein molecules according to the instructions coded in DNA molecules, but does not mean necessarily knowing the terms "ribosome" or "deoxyribonucleic acid."

Science, mathematics, and technology will be at the center of the radical changes in the nature of human existence that will occur during the next life span; therefore, preparing today's children for tomorrow's world must entail a solid education in these areas.Science for All Americans will help pave the way for the necessary reforms in America's schools. ... Read more

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Good, but there are better...
This is a good overview of what Project 2061 is all about, but I think there are better resources."Science for All Americans" is a bit dry.I would recommend "Science Matters" for a more interesting overview of what Americans should know about science.

I never got the book
It took more than three weeks when I finally received an email letting me know that they never sent the book, and that they were not charging it to my account. there were no more explanations.

The beginning book in Science reform for literacy.
We have now entered a second time of deep concern for the science, math, and technological education for everyone. The first one occurred after the Sputnik fiasco, when the Russians beat us in the race to reach space. Theconcern now has risen due to what science groups such as the AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Science, and educators saw in comparisonof assessments made of students in the U.S. and those in other developedcountries, such as Japan. The answer to this concern was for the AAAS alongwith other groups to put out a guideline as to what constitutes scientificliteracy, and what the public in the U.S. should at least know to bescientifically literate. As usual, though the AAAS addressed the fact thatcertain groups in the U.S. were not being 'included' in the pursuit ofscience literacy, such as women and racial minorities, in this their firstbook they skipped over those of us with disabilities. Since this is a majorconcern of mine and the area in which I do research, I was appalled to seethey neglected 'us' once again, especially as the AAAS has a separatedepartment dealing with the Disabled/Deaf.In spite of this mistake, thewriting of this book has laid the groundwork for universities and collegesas to what the teachers they train should know and be able to teach so thatour country can be more scientifically literate. With new information beingmade available through newspapers and the Internet on a daily basis, it isabsolutely imperative that all adults regardless of race, gender, orability be able to glean the information they need from this outpouring ofinformation to make decisions requiring informed consent in health care,decisions on employment (since health care is one of the top employers inthe U.S. today), and to teach their children. This book was the beginning,but it isn't the end. More books have further elucidated what is requiredfor science literacy from both the AAAS and other science groups. This isthe place to start if you are an educator of any kind who wants theirstudents to become scientifically literate. Karen Sadler, ScienceEducation, University of Pittsburgh, klsst23@pitt.edu

Excellent summary of science for nonscientists
"Science for All Americans" will appeal to two audiences: people who want to know something about science and science teachers. Written under the guidance of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the text describes what the average citizen or student needs toknow to be reasonably scientifically literate. Science literacy is notknowing pages of facts, theories or equations. The book's organizationhelps define the basic components of science literacy. Chapters 1-3describe what science is about. This includes defining the activity calledscience, introducing the language of science--mathematics, and the tools ofscience--technology. Chapters 4-9 present the fundamental base ofscientific knowledge. The topics include: physical science (the universe,forces, motion), biological science (heridity, the cell, evolution), humans(the human organism, human society, technology), and mathematics. Theinformation presented in these chapters is extremely well written in both anontechnical and nonthreatening manner. If you've feared science or haveforgotten all the science you have ever learned, you will still be able toenjoy and remember a surprising amount of the material presented. Chapter10 summarizes the most fundamental discoveries of science. Finally,chapters 11-12 delve into the mind of a scientist. What patterns do we seein the world? And what type of mental habits should a scientist exhibit?The final 3 chapters of the book are on science teaching and reformingscience education and so are of interest primarily to science teachers. Thebook achieves its aim of both defining science literacy and making thereader scientifically literate. In fact, the book does so well that I useit as the primary textbook in my college science class as part of theliberal arts education for nonscience majors. Speaking as a collegeinstructor who spends most of my time teaching science to nonscientists, Iemphasize again the organization, structure and writing of this book. Notonly will you learn much from this book, you will develop a basis on whichto increase your science literacy in the future. Science and technology areadvancing rapidly--too rapidly for any one person to stay current in evenone discipline. Yet citizens must make choices. This book will aid you inmaking informed choices when dealing with science and technology issues. AsI try to explain to my students, it is not wrong to be feel discomfort atnot knowing everything--no one does. The real error is to remain where youare now in your science literacy and not grow. This book will help yougrow. ... Read more

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Aimed at graduate students and researchers, this book provides a comprehensive study of interfaces within and between materials, a central concern to all materials scientists. It is comprised of four parts, covering the structure, thermodynamics, kinetics, and properties of interfaces in crystalline materials. Emphasis throughout is on conceptual foundations through the exposition of simple models and descriptions of key experimental observations. The reader is taken through the foundations to the forefront of current research by two of the leading researchers in the area. Due to high levels of demand for use as a textbook, the original edition-- published in 1995-- has been reprinted and reissued with a less expensive hardcover binding. ... Read more

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Interfaces in Crystalline Materials
This book is a true magnum opus as it tries to cover not only interfaces but also the effects of interfaces on the behavior of materials; for example, creep, deformation, etc. ... Read more

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In this second volume of the book series devoted to photorefractive effects we focus on the most recent developments in the field of photorefractive materials and we highlight the parameters which govern the photoinduced nonlinearity. The availability of materials having the required properties is of major importance for further development of this field, and there are many parameters which have to be considered in the figure of merit of a photorefractive material. As an example, it concerns in priority, the recording slope of the dynamic hologram and the saturation value of the index modulation which are specific characteristics of a given material. However, other features like spectral sensitivity range, dark storage time, material stability and power handling capabilities are also critical parameters to consider when using the crystal for advanced applications in laser photonics. There are a large diversity of potential materials which exhibit interesting photorefractive properties, like ferroelectric or non ferroelectric electro-optic crystals, semi insulating semiconductors or electro-optic polymers. If the basic mechanisms for space charge recording are well established, it is now required to have a very precise and extended knowledge of the physics of the charge transfer and related mechanisms which arises in doped materials. Also, we must know the material response for different conditions of hologram recording wavelength, laser intensity, continuous or pulsed regime. These research achievements on the physics of the photorefractive materials is of great importance in order to optimize or to tailor material properties. The main purpose of this second volume is to highlight the advances in material research but also including crystal growing conditions or material preparations and their impact on photorefractive performances. Following this objective, the reader will find in this book very detailed analysis on the material physics : investigations of defects in crystal, growing of stochiometric LiNbO₃ or LiTaO₃, a new crystal Sn₂P₂S₆ for the near infrared, Quantum Well semiconductor structures and Sillenites.  Beside the conventional electro-optic crystals, the volume also deals with organic photorefractive materials. Large progress have been made in the field recently in term of material sensitivity and efficiency under applied electric field. It is undoubtly a class of material of growing interest. We are confident that new advances will be done on the chemistry and on the synthesis of the polymers for a better control and optimization of the photorefractive properties. A closely related field is the photorefractive effect in liquid crystals materials, which exhibit attractive perspectives due to their large photoinduced index modulation. We also outline in this volume two other contributions which have an important impact for applications : the mechanisms of permanent photoinduced gratings in Silica-glass fibers used as wavelength selective Bragg filters and the growing of materials like LiNbO₃ which have to be highly resistant to photorefractive damage for electro-optic and nonlinear optic applications. This volume gives an in depth review of the present understanding of the fundamental origins of the effect in a variety of materials. All the materials considered in this volume will play a significant role in the development of applications such as presented in the third volume of this serie. The contribution of the material is determinant for new progress in the field of photorefractive nonlinear optics. It is therefore most important to stimulate significant efforts of research on the basic physical phenomena in different materials. These research achievements may contribute to the discovery of new class of photorefractive material or will permit to optimize the performances of existing materials.

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Science teachers, like all teachers, start each school year with high hopes and expectations for students to succeed. They plan their lessons, scramble to get the necessary equipment, and work hard to engage their students. However, despite good intentions and best-laid plans, not all students do well in science classes, and even fewer achieve mastery. We see the effects of this all around us. Student performance on national and international assessments, including science assessments, is poor. More and more adults are unable to understand the scientific issues that affect their lives and society. The media reports that national economic competitiveness is at stake. It s clear that something must be done now to help science teachers put power behind their hopes and expectations for student achievement. Designing Effective Science Instruction: What Works in Science Classrooms is meant to help teachers focus on what can and must be done. It draws upon recent research in science education, most notably a well-designed study of science classrooms which sheds light on possible reasons for poor student performance in science (Weiss et al. 2003; Banilower et al. 2008). This research study and subsequent report on effective science instruction revealed that, in a national sample of science classrooms, about two-thirds of science lessons observed were of low quality. In other words, too many science students sit passively, never being asked to make sense of the content that teachers deliver. Too many science activities masquerade as science lessons and fail to develop students understanding of science concepts. Too many teachers lower their expectations and avoid teaching a rigorous science curriculum. The pressure teachers feel to meet student achievement goals is immense. With emerging research findings about how students learn and how to teach effectively, guidance for teachers is available ... Read more

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STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, 7/e is fully updated text and presents logically organized, clear coverage of all major topics in statics and strength of materials, including the latest developments in materials technology and manufacturing/construction techniques. A basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry are the only mathematical skills it requires, although several optional sections using calculus are provided for instructors teaching in ABET accredited programs. A new introductory section on catastrophic failures shows students why these topics are so important, and 25 full-page, real-life application sidebars demonstrate the relevance of theory. To simplify understanding and promote student interest, the book is profusely illustrated. ... Read more

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Great product
Great condition product. The seller communicated well with me. (Off record) The wierdest thing about me wrting this review was that ,inutes before i was actually thinking about writing a review about this book- the AMAZONl ink came up asking me to write one! it's like the internet KNOWS lol.

with a quickness
super fast shipping, excellent product, just like it said "like new" all it needs is the plastic wrap to be considered new. its like they never opened it to read the book! Thanks a lot Amazon!

Lacking...
This book is terrible.Examples are very poorly written, shows example and then solution with no work to show how answer was obtained.The answer key only provides answers to even problems, and only even numbered problems that have solely numerical answers (no graphs, words, etc.)No other answer key available for purchase.You would think by the Sixth Edition the author's would have perfected a student friendly text.

Poorly written textbook
I find it hard to believe that whoever gave this book five stars has actually read it and gone through the problems. The solutions in the back are often wrong. At first, I thought I was making mistakes in solving the systems, but after I approached my instructor and solved them together, we found that a lot of the author's solutions are incorrect. The text also lacks continuity and quality examples. After going through my statics and strengths class, I have a sneaking suspicion that the author had an undergrad formulate the problems. One star is too generous.

Poorly written
Although many of the examples in the book were sufficient, there were so many mistakes that it was easy to lose confidence in the material (especially the first time through it). There were problems in some of the chapters that included concepts not covered until later chapters, and there is no student solutions manual available. Overall, I'd say thanks but no thanks. ... Read more

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A hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students

New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards.

• All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to find
• Includes quick and fun "sponge" activities that are designed to engage students
• All the activities take about 5 minutes to complete

The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers.

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An in-depth analysis of thermoelectric theory, an overview of present day thermoelectric materials and devices, and updated information on the most studied thermoelectric materials development. The main emphasis is on a basic understanding of the concepts as well as experimental techniques needed to propel researchers towards new and novel classes of thermoelectric materials with enhanced properties.

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Thermoelectrics
Quick delivery.High quality product. Fantastic amounts of technical info.Superbly written.Very happy customer. ... Read more