PREOWNED Science Tech Engineering STEAM Textbooks (College, Middle/High School)

Description: This listing is for the following PRE-OWNED textbooks and workbooks, sold INDIVIDUALLY (though they can be combined to save on shipping). Each book's description contains a brief synopsis of the book (from the publisher) and its condition. Biology Laboratory Manual, 10th Ed. (ISBN: 978-0-07-803780-1) Condition: EXCELLENT (some minor wear around edges and spiral binding, but otherwise unmarked) Synopsis: We have designed this laboratory manual for an introductory biology course with a broad survey of basic laboratory techniques. The experiments and procedures are simple, safe, easy to perform, and especially appropriate for large classes. Few experiments require more than one class meeting to complete the procedure. Each exercise includes many photographs, traditional topics, and experiments that help students learn about life. Procedures within each exercise are numerous and discrete so that an exercise can be tailored to the needs of the students, the style of the instructor, and the facilities available. Laboratory Activities: First Semester Physics, 2nd Ed. (ISBN: 978-1-59984-623-1) Condition: LIKE NEWSynopsis: The activities differ somewhat from the standard labs in a traditional introductory physics class. Instead of having the students work through a series of preordained steps in the lab, usually in an attempt to "verify" a physical constant or "law", these activities are stated in the form of a problem. Each activity starts with a story--a background, if you will--which provides the motivation for the activity to be performed. The challenge section briefly addresses the purpose of the activity--what each lab group is to accomplish during the allotted activity time. A section of Important Hints and Comments addresses cautions, points out common mistakes or misconceptions, or generally provides clues as to how the challenge can be completed. Finally, a section titled "When you are Finished..." lists questions pertaining to the final results and conclusions that must be answered by the students at the end of their notebook write-up for that particular activity. This activity manual strongly emphasizes a graphical analysis of data and a consideration of errors associated with measurements along with the resulting uncertainties in calculations using the measured data. The treatment of errors here is not exhaustive by any means--indeed, a formal error analysis and propagation of errors is specifically not addressed. Instead, a straightforward approximation of errors associated with calculated results is performed using fractional uncertainties (FU's). Several appendices are dedicated to introducing students to the skills associated with data collection and interpretation. This information has been gathered in these appendices for easy reference. It is expected that each student will refer to them repeatedly as the semester progresses once the corresponding topics have been introduced in the activities. ABC's of Nature (ISBN: 0-89577-169-1) Condition: VERY GOOD (some wear on pages and corners of cover) Synopsis: ABC's of Nature is designed to inform and entertain readers both young and old with explanations of the mysteries and marvels of the world all around us, from our planet's position in space to its many forms of life. The book's question-and-answer format was chosen to provide clear, concise information on the subjects readers are most likely to ask about, and to put it in perspective with what they may already know. In addition, the text frequently expands on related topics to give a more complete picture of the subject's place and function in the natural world. The book does not attempt to describe every natural phenomenon or every kind of living thing; instead, it highlight the most familiar and important ones--the ones that you as a reader are most likely to wonder about. What is Life? A Guide to Biology, 2nd Ed. (ISBN: 978-1-4641-0720-7)Condition: EXCELLENT (The registration code has already been scratched off and has been potentially used, but the book itself is in exceptional condition) The most successful new non-majors biology textbook in a decade returns in a vigorously updated new edition—with every chapter of the book carefully revised by Jay Phelan, based on the feedback of hundreds of instructors and students. The Second Edition brings forward the book’s hallmark features (clear and consistent illustrations, beautiful photographs, Take-Home Message summary sections, StreetBio: Knowledge You Can Use, and Red Q Questions) while adding new pedagogy, updated content, and expanded media/supplements package. Chemistry: Experiments and Principles (ISBN: 0-669-00382-4)Condition: VERY GOOD (some wear on cover and page edges due to age) Synopsis: This book places emphasis on chemical principles to represent properly the change that has taken place in chemistry over the last decades. Descriptive chemistry is found in the examples illustrating the principles, and then, in the later chapters, in the application of these principles. Less obvious, but perhaps more important, is the systematic development of the relation between experiment and theory. Chemistry is gradually and logically unfolded, not presented as a collection of facts, dicta, and dogmas. We hope to convey an awareness of the significance and capabilities of scientific activities that will help each future citizen assess calmly and wisely the growing impact of technological advances on his social environment. Finally, we have tried to achieve closer continuity of subject matter and pedagogy betwen high school and modern introductory college and university courses for those students who will continue their science training. Physics Wizard (ISBN: 0-312-11634-9) Condition: GOOD (visible wear on cover and pages, but no noticeable markings in book; does NOT include computer program)About: This book is designed to accompany the program "Physics Wizard" but has activities related to different physics topics--a potential boon for those looking to enhance their existing physics programs and studies. Science and Technology: Changes Around Us (ISBN: 0-15-761022-5-2)Condition: ACCEPTABLE (wear on cover and page edges due to age, some markings inside book)About: This elementary/middle school-level textbook features page after page of full-color photographs. Each chapter features a specific topic with age-appropriate details, a review, and "Things to Know." Some chapters also include a "Find Out" section, featuring hands-on learning activities to reinforce the learning. So You Want to Do a Science Project! (ISBN: 0-668-04987-1)Condition: VERY GOOD (previous library copy, has markings and stickers relating to library usage)Synopsis: One question that teachers are often asked by their students is "I want to do a science project--can you give me one to do?" Most teachers answer this with a qualified "no." That is to say, all they can do is offer to help you select and plan a project for yourself. You see, in order to do a science project and really enjoy it--and to really get anything out of it--the idea has to come from you. Especially since you're the one who's going to do the project, not your teacher. And anyway, what kind of science project would you be able to do if your teacher suggested you find the best conditions for earthworms to reproduce and the first thing you discovered was that you think earthworms are disgusting and slimy and you can't stand the sight of them? So, it's apparent right away that the best course is for you to figure out what you are interested in, find some aspect of that thing that you want to explore, and then go to it. This book is here to help you do just that. I want to get you started on a project or experiment that is meaningful for you and not beyond your abilities. Build a Remote-Controlled Robot for under $300 (ISBN: 0-8306-0417-0)Condition: EXCELLENT (possible minor wear due to age, but otherwise in like-new condition) **NOTE: The seller makes no guarantee that the costs today match those of 1986 when the book was published Synopsis: While working on Questor, I tried to develop a project that I, as a beginner, could complete with little technical skill, using tools I had in my workshop. Also, I wanted Questor to look and function as a robot butler, a form I felt best fit the friend/servant theme. For this reason I wanted a people-sized robot that would have great presence. I concentrated more on form than sophistication to develop an impressive looking, but relatively simple-to-build project--a beginner's project. Later, when I decided to write a book about the project, I wanted to avoid weaknesses I found in other how-to robot books. This book is heavily illustrated, helping to take the guess work out of Questor's construction. Next, the book deals only with the construction of the robot, and not the theories on which it is based. This type of information is best derived from specialty electronics and robotics books. I have included a list of books and magazines that supply this information, as well as other possible sources for robot kits and parts. It is my hope that you will use this book not only to build your own version of Questor, but to guide you in creating your own unique robot. This way your robot will reflect your knowledge and skill as a builder. Also, I hope that your robot will be used as a test bed for other robotics projects. If you are like me, once you build your own robot, you'll always be trying to improve it. **All of our products come from a pet-free, smoke-free, illness-free environment.

Price: 5 USD

Location: Mulga, Alabama

End Time: 2024-11-06T17:08:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7 USD