Sink or Float: Thought Problems in Math and Physics is a collection of problems drawn from mathematics and the real world. Its multiple-choice format forces the reader to become actively involved in deciding upon the answer. The book s aim is to show just how much can be learned by using everyday common sense. The problems are all concrete and understandable by nearly anyone, meaning that not only will students become caught up in some of the questions, but professional mathematicians, too, will easily get hooked. The more than 250 questions cover a wide swath of classical math and physics. Each problem s solution, with explanation, appears in the answer section at the end of the book.
A notable feature is the generous sprinkling of boxes appearing throughout the text. These contain historical asides or little-known facts. The problems themselves can easily turn into serious debate-starters, and the book will find a natural home in the classroom.
Answers a variety of questions about such topics as nature, weather, geography, city and country life, technology, family life, death, and disabilities. The Handy Answer Book for Kids explores numerous topics of interest to kids and helps parents provide answers that go beyond “because” and “it just is” and “I don’t know.” The chapters are divided up into manageable subsections, and a detailed subject index offers an additional avenue for accessing information. The section called “For More Information” provides a list of books and web sites that can help satisfy kids’ appetites for knowledge. And more than 120 photographs spread throughout the book illustrate concepts and enliven the text.
A Student's English Grammar Workbook accompanies the widely acclaimed A Student's Grammar of the English Language, offering the advanced student comprehensive grammar practice. *200 useful exercises with clear examples *full reference to A Student's Grammar of the English Language throughout *lively, authentic material *a variety of exercise types *full answer key
Step-by-step instructions, phonics and vocabulary, reading comprehension (main idea, figures of speech, fact or opinion, context clues, summarizing,fairy tales, poetry, fiction, nonfiction and much more) Grammar, research skills, Test practice, answer key - includes Stickers, Puzzles and Poster.
This book contains 101 MCAT verbal passages in the form of 11 full length verbal exams formatted exactly like the New 2003 MCAT. Questions have complete explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices. There are 12 tear-out answer grids in MCAT form in the back of the book. Language, diction, passage length, question length, question difficulty, and even font have been carefully crafted to resemble an actual MCAT. You won’t find a more MCAT accurate set of verbal exams.
