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Six Not-So-Easy Pieces: Einstein's Relativity, Symmetry, and Space-Time
By Matthew Sands, Robert B. Leighton, Richard P. Feynman. 2011
Six lectures, all regarding the most revolutionary discovery in twentieth-century physics: Einstein's Theory of Relativity. No one--not even Einstein himself--explained…
these difficult, anti-intuitive concepts more clearly, or with more verve and gusto, than Feynman.Cosmic Numbers: The Numbers That Define Our Universe
By James D. Stein. 2011
Stein (mathematics, California State U. ) recounts the stories of how famous mathematicians and physicists discovered numerical constants and equations…
that define the laws of physical science and astronomy. Appropriate for the general reader with a basic understanding of algebra, the 13 chapters explain the logic behind the speed of light, the ideal gas constant, absolute zero, Avogadro's number, the Planck constant, the Schwarzschild radius, and the Chandrasekhar limit. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
By Lewis Dartnell. 2007
Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is now one of the hottest areas of both…
popular science and serious academic research, fusing biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology. In this masterful introduction, Lewis Dartnell explores its latest findings, and explores some of the most fascinating questions in science. What actually is 'life'? Could it exist on other planets? Could alien cells be based on silicon rather than carbon, or need ammonia instead of water? Introducing some of the most extreme lifeforms on Earth - those thriving in boiling acid or huddled around deep-sea volcanoes - Dartnell takes us on a tour of the universe to reveal how deeply linked we are to our cosmic environment, and shows why the Earth is so uniquely suited for the development of life.Solving Crimes with Physics (Solving Crimes With Science: Forensics #12)
By William Hunter. 2014
Most people cringe when they hear the word physics. Physics is a very technical science that most people rely on…
every day, but do not really care to understand. Things work, and that is enough for most of us. Solving Crimes with Physics delves into the use of this challenging science to give readers a basic understanding of how the principles of physics can be used to solve crimes. From ballistics to bomb blasts, the knowledge of the theories of physics are powerful tools in the hands of a skilled forensic scientist.GED Test Prep Flash Cards: Physics (Exambusters GED Workbook #4 of 13)
By Ace Inc.. 2016
Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it…
is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. 600 questions. Sample problems. Topics: Metric System, Motion and Forces, Work and Energy, Fluids, Sound, Light and Optics, Static Electricity, D.C. and A.C. Circuits, Magnetism "EXAMBUSTERS GED Prep Workbooks" provide comprehensive, fundamental GED review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice GED tests. Each GED study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the GED exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the GED series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing GED flash cards is the first step toward more confident GED preparation and ultimately, higher GED exam scores!Calling All Minds: How To Think and Create Like an Inventor
By Temple Grandin. 2018
From world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor Temple Grandin -- a book of personal stories, inventions, and facts that will…
blow young inventors' minds and make them soar.Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes are symmetrical, or why golf balls have dimples? Have you ever tried to make a kaleidoscope or build a pair of stilts? In Calling All Minds, Temple Grandin explores the ideas behind all of those questions and more. She delves into the science behind inventions, the steps various people took to create and improve upon ideas as they evolved, and the ways in which young inventors can continue to think about and understand what it means to tinker, to fiddle, and to innovate. And laced throughout it all, Temple gives us glimpses into her own childhood tinkering, building, and inventing. More than a blueprint for how to build things, in Calling All Minds Temple Grandin creates a blueprint for different ways to look at the world. And more than a call to action, she gives a call to imagination, and shows readers that there is truly no single way to approach any given problem--but that an open and inquisitive mind is always key. A New York Times BestsellerAstrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
By Gregory Mone, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers. From the basics of…
physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly—and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too. This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.Who Was Stephen Hawking? (Who Was?)
By Who Hq, Jim E. Gigliotti. 2019
Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question:…
"Where did the universe come from?"Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued his research until his death in 2018. He is best known for his black hole theories and his best-selling book A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking is an example of a person who had a great mind, but an even greater spirit.Trailblazers: The Greatest Mind in Physics (Trailblazers #5)
By Paul Virr. 2020
Meet history's game changers! This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next…
level.Albert Einstein is the most famous scientist of all time. His theories form the basis of physics today. Find out how the boy who taught himself calculus at age twelve became one of history's greatest trailblazers!Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world.Holt Science and Technology: Introduction to Matter
By Holt Rinehart Winston. 2007
Trailblazers: A Life Beyond Limits (Trailblazers)
By Alex Woolf. 2020
Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of a…
famous scientist who changed our understanding of physics forever. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.In 1974, Stephen Hawking shook the world of physics. His theory on black holes went against everything the science community accepted as fact. How did he make such revolutionary discoveries? From a childhood spent building model airplanes to recognition as one of the greatest scientists of his time, Stephen's genius and endless curiosity powered his work. Find out how this boy who loved science became one of history's greatest trailblazers!Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?Atomic Women: The Untold Stories of the Scientists Who Helped Create the Nuclear Bomb
By Roseanne Montillo. 2019
Bomb meets Code Girls in this nonfiction narrative about the little-known female scientists who were critical to the invention of…
the atomic bomb during World War II.They were leaning over the edge of the unknown and afraid of what they would discover there: Meet the World War II female scientists who worked in the secret sites of the Manhattan Project. Recruited not only from labs and universities from across the United States but also from countries abroad, these scientists helped in -- and often initiated -- the development of the atomic bomb, taking starring roles in the Manhattan Project. In fact, their involvement was critical to its success, though many of them were not fully aware of the consequences.The atomic women include:Lise Meitner and Irène Joliot-Curie (daughter of Marie Curie), who led the groundwork for the Manhattan Project from Europe;Elizabeth Rona, the foremost expert in plutonium, who gave rise to the "Fat Man" and "Little Boy," the bombs dropped over Japan;Leona Woods, Elizabeth Graves, and Joan Hinton, who were inspired by European scientific ideals but carved their own paths.This book explores not just the critical steps toward the creation of a successful nuclear bomb, but also the moral implications of such an invention. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times}Lighting the Way: The Story of Special Relativity
By Stephen Whitt. 2020
What is a light beam? What are photon particles? What are all things made of? These are questions young Einstein…
asked himself; questions that would change our world forever. Travel along with young Einstein to learn about his discoveries, still in motion today!Conceptual Physics
By Paul G. Hewitt. 1987
Conceptual Physics, Tenth Edition helps readers connect physics to their everyday experiences and the world around them with additional help…
on solving more mathematical problems. Hewitt's text is famous for engaging readers with analogies and imagery from real-world situations that build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. With this strong foundation, readers are better equipped to understand the equations and formulas of physics, and motivated to explore the thought-provoking exercises and fun projects in each chapter. Included in the package is the workbook. Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Heat, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Relativity. For all readers interested in conceptual physics.AP Physics C: With 4 Practice Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
By Robert A. Pelcovits, Joshua Farkas. 2020
Updated and streamlined to reflect both the Mechanics section and the Electricity and Magnetism section of the most recent AP…
Physics C course and exam, this new edition presents:One full-length diagnostic test for students to diagnose their strengths and weaknesses on both sections Two full-length practice tests (with sections for Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism that reflect the actual exam in terms of format, content tested, and level of difficulty) accompanied by fully explained answersOne additional full-length online exam (with sections for Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism) and fully explained answers for all questionsA comprehensive review of all test topics (including kinematics, Newton&’s laws, simple harmonic motion, universal gravitation, magnetic fields, and much more)Detailed examples and practice questions for all major topicsAn appendix of Physics C equations and constantsPractice makes permanent: 350+ questions for AQA GCSE Physics
By Darren Forbes, Kimberley Walrond. 2020
Practise and prepare for AQA GCSE Physics with hundreds of topic-based questions and one complete set of exam practice papers…
designed to strengthen knowledge and prepare students for the exams.This extensive practice book raises students' performance by providing 'shed loads of practice', following the 'SLOP' learning approach that's recommended by teachers.- Consolidate knowledge and understanding with practice questions for every topic and type of question, including multiple-choice, multi-step calculations and extended response questions.- Develop the mathematical, literacy and practical skills required for the exams; each question indicates in the margin which skills are being tested.- Confidently approach the exam having completed one set of exam-style practice papers that replicate the types, wording and structure of the questions students will face.- Identify topics and skills for revision, using the page references in the margin to refer back to the specification and accompanying Hodder Education Student Books for remediation.- Easily check answers with fully worked solutions and mark schemes provided in the book.AP Physics 2 with Online Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
By Kenneth Rideout, Jonathan Wolf M.A. Ed. M. 2018
Barron&’s brand new AP Physics 2 with Online Tests provides four practice tests and key review for the AP Physics…
2 exam. Content corresponds to the topics covered in a second-year, algebra-based physics class. AP Physics 2 helps students review electric, magnetic, and gravitational fields; circuits and capacitance; fluid dynamics; thermodynamics; optics; and modern physics.AP Physics 2 includes:Two practice tests in the book with all questions answered and explainedTwo online practice tests with all questions answered and explainedA diagnostic test in the book to help students target areas where they need more studyPractice questions and review covering all test areasTips and advice for dealing with the new problem types introduced on this testLet's Review Regents: Physics--Physical Setting 2020 (Barron's Regents)
By Albert Tarendash, Miriam A. Lazar. 2020
Barron's Let's Review Regents: Physics 2020 gives students the step-by-step review and practice they need to prepare for the Regents…
exam. This updated edition is an ideal companion to high school textbooks and covers all Physics topics prescribed by the New York State Board of Regents. This edition include one recently-administered actual Physics Regents Exam and provides in-depth review of all topics on the test, including: Motion in one dimensionForces and Newton’s laws, Vector quantities and their applications, Circular motion and gravitation, Momentum and its conservation, Work and energy, Properties of matter, Static electricity, electric current and circuits, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Waves and soundLight and geometric optics, Solid-state physics, Modern physics from Planck’s hypothesis to Einstein’s special theory of relativity, Nuclear energy. Looking for additional review? Check out Barron’s Physics Power Pack 2020 two-volume set, which includes Regents Exams and Answers: Physics 2020 in addition to Let’s Review Regents: Physics 2020.Regents Exams and Answers: Physics--Physical Setting 2020 (Barron's Regents)
By Miriam Lazar M.S. Ed.. 2020
Barron’s Regents Exams and Answers: Physics 2020 provides essential review for students taking the Physics Regents, including actual exams administered…
for the course, thorough answer explanations, and comprehensive review of all topics. This edition features: Seven actual, administered Regents exams so students can get familiar with the test, Comprehensive review questions grouped by topic, to help refresh skills learned in class, Thorough explanations for all answers, Score analysis charts to help identify strengths and weaknesses, Study tips and test-taking strategies. Looking for additional practice and review? Check out Barron’s Regents Physics Power Pack 2020 two-volume set, which includes Let’s Review Regents: Physics 2020 in addition to the Regents Exams and Answers: Physics book.SAT Subject Test Physics: With Online Tests (Barron's Test Prep)
By Robert Jansen M.A., Greg Young M.S. Ed.. 2020
Barron's SAT Subject Test Physics is updated to reflect the current test and features three full-length practice tests along with…
detailed content review and expert tips to help students improve their score.This edition includes:One diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknessesThree complete SAT Subject Tests in Physics, which reflect the most recent actual tests in length, subject matter, and degree of difficultyAnswers and explanations for all questionsSelf-assessment guides after each test so students can measure their progressExtensive subject review covering all topics on the test, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, thermodynamics, and more.Online Practice Test: Students also get access to one brand new, full-length online practice test with all questions answered and explained.Unique features include a &“What&’s the Trick?&” approach to solving problems quickly and effectively. Additional tips, called out with &“If You See…&” are included within the chapters to give test takers critical insight into difficult concepts, and QR codes are provided at &“Key Concept&” areas link to short videos to enhance instruction. The authors also provide general examination strategies and a detailed appendix with equations, physical constants, and a basic math review.