ASTRONOMY & PHYSICS TITLE CATALOG
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ATOMS, NUCLEI, AND INTERACTIONS OF IONIZING RADIATION WITH MATTER C-K Chris Wang
Š 2018 Intended for graduate-level introductory courses in nuclear physics and radiation interaction, this text gives students the foundation needed to study specialized subjects such as nuclear reactor physics, radiation transport methods, radiation detection, and radiation dosimetry. Extensively class-tested, the book successfully links three closely-related subjects so that they can be taught in a succinct, onesemester course.
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ASTRO4U An Introduction to the Science of the Cosmos Richard Ignace
Š 2017
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This book excites students with the grandeur of astronomy and how the universe functions. The book provides a college-level description of science, with astronomy serving as the vehicle of delivery for displaying the scientific model. Filled with vibrant figures and informative tables, the book has a fresh, casual, student-friendly tone that dramatically increases interest.
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ALIEN SKIES A Travelogue of the Universe Mario Mateo
Š 2017
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This text provides a broad, factual overview of modern astronomy, while instilling interest and enthusiasm of how science reveals the wonders of our universe. It provides readers the opportunity to travel through the universe, visiting a series of celestial destinations carefully chosen to span the extraordinary limits of space and time that bound our amazing cosmos.
BIG BANG From Myths to Model Jason P. Smolinski
Š 2017
This text is a chronological, scientific treatment of the history of astronomy as a science. Beginning with ancient cultures and ending with the modern era, this book explores how humanity has studied the universe, what we claim to know about it, and why we claim to know it.
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WORKBOOK FOR THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SOUND SCIENCE Elena Borovitskaya
© 2017
Designed to accompany the textbook of the same name, this workbook is filled with engaging activities that enable students to find and experience the common ground between physics and music. Using music as the vehicle for exploring sound, students uncover common principles of the everyday, physical world through a variety of activities such as comprehension questions, multiple choice and cloze exercises, and responding to charts.
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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SOUND SCIENCE Elena Borovitskaya
© 2016
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This text teaches the principles of the physics of sound by linking them to music and musical instruments. Finding common ground between physics and music strengthens students’ understanding of both and reveals that many principles of the physical world are part of our common, daily experiences. All we have to do is listen.
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THE ENERGY OF PHYSICS PART II Electricity and Magnetism Christopher J. Fischer
Š 2017
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This text steps away from the traditional chronological organization of material and instead groups similar topics together, thus enabling students to better understand potentials and fields and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Appendices provide additional support in applied mathematics, derivations of key equations, further discussion of select examples, and more that students can refer to throughout the book.
THE ENERGY OF PHYSICS PART I A Guide to Effective Use and Best Practices Classical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Š 2015 This book gives students the opportunity to learn physics in the way that physicists understand the discipline. In contrast to standard textbooks, which introduce forces first, this book begins with classical mechanics using the concept of energy conservation. By inverting the standard order of presentation, the book enables students to understand and to use calculus effectively, particularly towards applications in physics.
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GENERAL CHEMISTRY Nature’s Mystery Narayan Hosmane
© 2016
This text raises readers’ awareness of how chemistry permeates every aspect of daily life. The book moves the study of chemistry past the purely scientific and abstract, making it fresh, relevant, and relatable. The text motivates students to embrace chemistry by teaching them the many chemical reactions carried out in their own bodies. It shows links between physics and biology that explain the many processes of life.
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CHILDREN DOING PHYSICS How to Foster the Natural Scientific Instincts in Children John Hauptman and EunJin Bang
© 2016
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This text is a guide for future teachers to help children learn physics. Activities in each chapter are aimed to help children enjoy physics. Experiments within these activities are designed for teachers and children to participate in tinkering, building, modeling, articulating, and measuring. This book leads teachers to develop confidence in doing physics experiments and enhance science content knowledge.
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TWELVE PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS Ian H. Redmount
Š 2016
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This text introduces students to important concepts and techniques in introductory physics. The book focuses on exploring major concepts in depth through exciting, detailed examples. The material is organized into twelve carefully selected chapters. Astute chapter titles immediately engage students and relate the physics concepts to something familiar and accessible.
SPACE AND SPACE TRAVEL Erika Harnett and Robert Winglee
Š 2015
This text provides a comprehensive introductory overview of subject matter related to exploration of the solar system. It explores the Sun and its impact on planets and the space environment, the conditions in space, the fundamentals of space travel, and planetary destinations. Specific topics include the solar interior and atmosphere, space plasma environments and weather, advanced propulsion, the inner solar system, and asteroids and beyond.
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