“The best physics books are the ones kids will actually read.” AP Physics 2 Essentials is an easy-to-read companion to the AP Physics 2 curriculum, featuring more than 450 worked-out problems with full solutions. AP Physics 2 Essentials covers all major topics of the AP Physics 2 course, including fluids, thermal physics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, optics, and …
Can Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic “gravity-shielding effects” unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick’s ability to fly? Is the griffin really none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas, explores the fascinating links between magic and …
“Brings together the cognitive, the cultural, and the neurological in an elegant, compelling narrative. A revelatory work.” -Oliver Sacks, M.D. The act of reading is so easily taken for granted that we forget what an astounding feat it is. How can a few black marks on white paper evoke an entire universe of meanings? It’s …
“Bang! And that was it, the beginning of everything.” So begins this beautifully illustrated, panoramic story of evolution. Author and illustrator Michael Rubino conveys not only the facts but also the excitement of the scientific explanation of our world, from the origin of the universe in the big bang to the present reality of our planet, teeming with …
The Science of TV’s the Big Bang Theory: Explanations Even Penny Would Understand
Reveals the hard facts behind the laughter on TV’s most popular sitcomThe highest-rated scripted show on TV, The Big Bang Theory often features Sheldon, Howard, Leonard, and Raj wisecracking about scientific principles as if Penny and the rest of us should know exactly what they’re talking about.The Science of TV’s The Big Bang Theory lets all of us …
5 Steps to a 5 500 AP Chemistry Questions to Know by Test Day, 2nd edition
Get ready for your AP Chemistry exam with 500 AP Chemistry questions updated for all the latest exam changesWe want you to succeed on your AP exams. That’s why we’ve selected these 500 questions to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. These AP-style questions and answers are similar to …
Kaplan SAT Subject Test Biology E/M 2015-2016 (Kaplan Test Prep)
Essential strategies, practice, and review to ace the SAT Subject Test Biology E/M.Getting into a top college has never been more difficult. Students need to distinguish themselves from the crowd, and scoring well on a SAT Subject Test gives students a competitive edge. Kaplan SAT Subject Test: Biology E/M is the most up-to-date guide on the market with complete coverage …
AP® Biology Crash Course Book + Online (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course)
REA’s Crash Course for the AP® Biology Exam – Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement® Score in Less TimeCrash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® Biology exam yet? How will you memorize everything …
Formative assessment informs the design of learning opportunities that take students from their existing ideas of science to the scientific ideas and practices that support conceptual understanding. Science Formative Assessment shows K-12 educators how to weave formative assessment into daily instruction. Discover 75 assessment techniques linked to the Next Generation Science Standards and give classroom practices a boost …
A plain-English guide to one of the toughest courses around So, you survived the first semester of Organic Chemistry (maybe even by the skin of your teeth) and now it’s time to get back to the classroom and lab! Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is an easy-to-understand reference to this often challenging subject. Thanks to this book, …