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One of the Best Chemistry Texts Out There
This past year I used this chemistry text in my first-year, general course. The book makes chemistry extremely easy to understand, and its organization is, to say the least, flawless. In addition, it is comprehensive; this trait makes it suitable for even the highest of general chemistry classes. 740 on the SAT II because of this book!

chemistry---addison-wesley
Completely pleased. Book in great condition-just as advertised. Arrived quickly. Will use again.

Error report for the 1997 edition
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A Miracle of Modern Science!!
This book is a truly inspired work of genius, created by the fine minds of three nobel teachers, men who are experts on the smallest building blocks of our lives - the very atoms and molecules that define us and all that surrounds us. As a young girl, an earlier edition of this book revealed to me many secrets of the universe. Even now, I can't help but grin when remembering one particularly fine analogy, using cooking a pot of chili to explain the more difficult concepts of dimensional analysis. As an adult, I consult this outstanding text to clarify everyday questions about chemical reactions and other scientific information. Encourage that special child in your life. Give them the gift of knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Review of A-W Chemistry
Very comprehensive textbook - touches on many different aspects of chemistry and provides students with a broad range of topics in general chemistry. Excellent as a full-year text or as a study guide text. ... Read more

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GREAT FOR CHEMISTRY STARTERS
Those of you who cannot understand chemistry either because the teacher does not know how to teach or you really do not want to listen...THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. The book is a nice manual for those who cannot comprehend chemistry. It will be like your virtual teacher in print. My only complain about this book is that it is too long. But at least it is comprehensive. And what I like most in this book is it is divided into many sections which made it easier to digest. ... Read more

Book Description

This comprehensive collection of over 300 intriguing investigations-including demonstrations, labs, and other activities— uses everyday examples to make chemistry concepts easy to understand. It is part of the two-volume PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM LIBRARY, which consists of Hands-On Physics Activities With Real-Life Applications and Hands-On Chemistry Activities With Real-Life Applications. ... Read more

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A good resource book
This book has tons of labs and demonstrations. Many of the labs and demonstrations can be found in other chemistry texts and on-line, this book brings them all together with good explainations and illustrations. Herr and Cunningham have included additional information for the teacher and there are thoughtful extension questions provided for the students. This is a good resource book. I allow my students to try the labs after school and when they come in on their free periods. My only gripe is that it sometimes takes careful reading to follow the procedures as they are written in paragraph form. ... Read more

Book Description

Why do newspapers turn yellow?

How does bleach make colors disappear?

Why can't you mix oil and water?

Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry in this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities that teach the basics of chemistry theory and practice.

Turn steel wool into a glutinous green blob. Separate an egg from its shell without breaking the shell. Make copper pennies turn green. Have fun while you learn simple chemistry from a solution of colored water, and the behavior of gases with the help of a soda bottle. Through these and other activities, you'll explore the structure of matter, the workings of acids, gases, and solutions . . . and much more.

You'll find most of the materials you need around the house or classroom. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or at home.

Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:

• ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID
• BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID
• DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID
• EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID
• GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID
• GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID
• THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID
• MATH FOR EVERY KID
• PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID.

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Great!
My mom bought this book for me, and I was always begging to do more experiments. They're so easy and fun to do. This is a must have for kids who are doing science fair projects! ... Read more

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The perfect introduction to the natural world! Examine insects, record animal tracks, grow crystals, monitor your heartbeat, test for acid rain. These are just a few of the 50-plus exciting experiments packed into Nature Lab. From photosynthesis to volcanoes, life-science lessons are made fun and memorable by the easy-to-follow experiments. The Nature Lab kit contains everything a young scientist needs to get started: magnifying glass, collecting net, tweezers, test tube and stand, eye dropper, petri dish, thermometer, specimen slides, rock samples, aquarium tubing, and volcano core.The Science Lab series includes Science Lab, Optical Illusions Lab, Chemistry Lab, and Nature Lab. ... Read more

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Nature Lab is fun for children and adults
Nature Lab is a wonderful combination of hands-on science experiments and descriptions of how things happen. Providing the basic scientific tools like a magnifying glass, litmus paper, test tube, tweezers, a pop-up labtable (which becomes a veiwing platform for viewing the plastic slides alsoincluded) and a variety of additional tools and materials, the kit leadsone through a series of natural and chemical experiments to broaden thescientific knowledge of a young child and bring back that knowledge for anadult. From sprouting an avocado seed, to examining insects, to making arock disappear in a benign solution, each step is carefully explained andcolorfully illustrated. From the natural world we explored volcanoes andmade one. We sprouted seeds and made a flying "origami" seed toillustrate how plants release their seeds to the winds to propigatethemselves. And my granddaughter loved having all the small child-sizescientific tools and played with them by making up her own experiments. IfI have one disappointment in the Nature Lab, it is that, while it suppliesthe tools to conduct the experiments, many of the experiments requireproviding the essentials of the experiment such as baking soda, vinegar,seeds, and other things to complete the procedure. But once we read throughthe book and decided which experiments we wanted to perform, it was easyenough to gather the materials. We were not be able to do many of theexperiments right after opening, which somewhat dampened the excitement butwhich did not, in the long run, diminish the enjoyment and enthusiasm forthis product. It was a great way to introduce hands-on science to a nineyear old girl. ... Read more

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The Introductory Chemistry: Interactive CD-ROM is designed specifically for the one-term introductory course taken by non-science majors or by science majors in preparation for a full-year general chemistry course. The CD-ROM includes animations, video clips, molecular models that rotate in three dimensions, an interactive periodic table, and algorithm-based problem sets that generate nearly limitless numbers of solutions to give students extra practice in problem-solving. The Classroom Management System CD enables instructors to create class rosters, create practice sessions and tests, and view individual students' performance on a practice session or test.

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One of the best books I've ever owned
My parents bought me this book in hardcover about ten years ago, and it has been indispensible. It covers a broad enough base of information so well, and with enough depth, that it has been a constant and indispensible reference for me through GCSE science in the UK, high school chemistry in the US, and even sometimes during my undergrad chemistry and physics. The illustrations are wonderful, and the explainations lucid. I would definitely recommend this for anyone with a child in school, or anyone who wants to look at a bit of basic science.

Absolutely brilliant.
About 15 years ago, as a 9 year old, I read the three books that make up this Dictionary of Science (the Biology, Physics and Chemistry ones). I was completely captivated by them, and read them over and over again. The science is pitched at exactly the right level for children: the colourful illustrations and short sections retain a child's attention. I went on to take biology, physics and chemistry A-levels at age 17, and went on to study Medicine at Cambridge University in England. Obviously there was more to this achievement than the Usborne books I read as a child, but I honestly do attribute much of my initial interest to them.

This book is excellant, great illustrations!!!!
This book is a wonderful source of science information, the colurful illustrtaions help explain the theorys that are explained in the book. It is a book for all levels. It is not just a dictionary but a true sience resource. ... Read more

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Great, clear chemistry book!
I'm currently a 10th grade high school student, and this book was great for me, simply great. Very clear, great diagrams, very helpful sample problems and reviews... it even has a laboratory safety manual, an a listing of the elements both on the table, and in alphabetical order! ... Read more

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Great, Great, Great!
This book is a great science book! It has some experiments that lots of kids will like! I rate this book four stars only because the pictures in the book aren't really good.

science experiments for kids
An outstanding collection of simple experiments for children of all ages. Can be used from elementary school on up using simple materials available at home to illustrate chemistry basics. ... Read more

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Fabulous resource
I purchased this book along with Kids Crazy Art Concoctions. Both provide awesome ways for kids to become engaged with learning. This is a very hands-on science book that inspires kids to get mixing, thinking, and learning all through science-based recipes.

Not what I Expected!
I expected this book was part of the popular Kid Concoctions book series and quickly found out is was not. My children were bored with the outdated projects that seemed to have been put together with little creative effort.

way cool...
...[Everyone loves] thumbing thru the book finding something to do. usually have everything on hand at a moments notice. this book is looking well worn and for good reason.

Excellent book!
What I love best about this book is that I can usually pull together the items needed to do the experiments. My 4 year old loves to do experiments and I can let him browse the book for a picture that looks interesting and then we can do the experiment. I do not have to worry that I do not have the neccessary items. In fact, many times you can read the directions to your child and they can do the experiment alone. This is such a great book that I stumbled on while browsing Amazon. I highly recommend this book as a first look at science for your child. Enjoy!

Fabulous, Easy, Fun, Cool, Amazing, & Creative!
This is an incredible book. The experiments are easy, fun, and cool to do. You and your child will be amazed at how easy these tricks and experiments really are to do. If you're a teacher, you'll love this book for your your primary classroom. My students have effectively completed these experiments and were simply amazed at how cool they turned out! This is a must have book. Really!!! ... Read more

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Discover the amazing effect chemistry has on every part of our lives -- and why it is so important to our future.

Chemical processes have always been part of life. They enable our bodies to function, and are the basis for countless substances and processes we take for granted. Eyewitness Chemistry explores the world's natural chemistry and how we understand it and exploit it. Superb full-color photography of original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, three-dimensional models, and revealing experiments show the discoveries that have changed our way of life, from ancient alchemy to modern technology. Stunning demonstrations of key experiments and ideas provide a fresh and exciting look at this fascinating topic. See how a catalytic converter removes pollutants, how photographs are created, and how light bulbs work. Learn why there is a hole in the ozone layer, why a spider's silk is stronger than steel, and how plastics are made. Discover how chemistry is used to solve crimes, how fireworks and TNT work, what DNA is, and much, much more! ... Read more

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Newly updated with the stunning discovery of two new elements, A Guide to the Elements, 2nd Edition is still the easy- to-read, easy-to- understand resource to the periodic table that students and teachers of the physical sciences expect. A Guide to the Elements, Second Editionbegins with an introductory section that explains some of the basic concepts of chemistry and traces the history and development of the periodic table of the elements. In clear, nontechnical language, Albert Stwertka takes complex ideas and terms easily understandable. Complemented with historical anecdotes and everyday examples, each fascinating article examines one element and is accompanied by photographs many in full color of practical applications. Middle school and high school students will find this a welcome reference, as will adults with no background in chemistry. This new edition includes: * A comprehensive list of informative websites * An epilogue on recent near-discoveries of new elements * An extensively updated furuther reading list An excellent "look up" resource as well as a superb introduction to chemistry, A Guide to the Elements, Second Editionis a good beginning step on the road to chemical literacy. ... Read more

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A perfect small guide to chemistry for a student or layman
There are at least 112 chemical elements, all of which but a few comprise the entire world as we know it. This book covers each element seperately, in order, from hydrogen to the various transuranium elemnts that only exist for mere seconds in laboratories. Each element's atomic weight, valence(s), and various uses are given. Also given is the human history of each element, including its discovery and the origin of its name.

I suspect that any reader, outside of a chemistry instructor, perhaps, will learn something from this endlessly fascinating, well- written and organized book. Many general principles of chemistry rub off as well, and for the student or interested layman, this is a highly useful, easily readable, and understandable book about chemistry. A true jewel, and I rate it highly.

A great informational book
I love chemistry and the elements, and this book didn't let me down. It is very interesting to ready and covers most areas about each of the compounds. It also lists the major uses and even some of the health problems associated with the elements. The pictures are also very good. The pictures represent the elements themselves or the uses of the elements. This helps a lot. There are only two small things I don't like about the book. First, it doesn't give much basic information. I would recommend "Exploring Chemical Elements and their Compounds" by David L. Heiserman. The two books together create a treasure trove of information. The other problem is just a small one. The author focues a lot on the uses in radioactive procedures. I guess that doesn't interest me too much. Otherwise this is a great book! I would suggest you get this book for personal use or even for schooling purposes.

A Guide to the Elements
A Guide to the Elements by Albert Stwertka is an excellent source of information about the history, origin of name, and important/interesting uses of the elements up to atomic number 112. A chronology of the discovery of the elements and many contemporary as well as historical illustrations enhance the information in the text. Information about physical and chemical properties is not included. An excellent companion for the chemistry classroom is Exploring Chemical Elements and their Compounds by David L. Heiserman which has information about chemical and physical properties as well as abundance, allotropes, and isotopes. ... Read more